2026 Origins Scholarship Application

How have ordinary people leveraged their power to help America continuously live up to our shared ideal of a country by the people, for the people? Where do we pull the levers? It's not only at the ballot box... Change doesn’t only happen far away- it starts at home. Through dialogue and local exploration, Origins: Stories of Home focuses on how ordinary people in our community have shaped democracy and civil rights. Origins: Stories of Home is an NCCJ program for a diverse cohort of 20-25 adults (18+). Together, through dialogue and travel, we will explore some of the movements (past and present) that have helped shape American democracy.

Day-by-Day Snapshot

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - Occaneechi Tribal Grounds
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 - High Point American Heritage Trail
Thursday, March 26, 2026 - Guilford College Underground Railroad Sites
Friday, March 27, 2026 - Stories from local organizers
Tuesday, April 7. 2026 - Gathering with Origins graduates from previous years

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Application Questions

How do you hope participating in Origins: Stories of Home will impact your understanding of democracy, civil rights, and your own role in shaping change?

After completing Origins: Stories of Home, how might you continue to "pull the levers" of democracy in your community or workplace?

Of the $550 cost of Origins: Stories of Home, I am able to pay:

Participation in Origins: Stories of Home requires attending 4 cohort sessions (March 24-March27). Do you commit to attending all sessions and the trip in full if selected for this scholarship?

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This program explores the power of ordinary people to create change. Is there anything else you'd like us to know about your experiences, values, or hopes for participating in Origins: Stories of Home?

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