2026 Rural Summit Request for Financial Assistance

A limited number of partial scholarships for conference registration are available upon request.

Scholarship requests received after Friday, February 13, 2026, will not be considered. All applicants will be notified of their status by the end of February.

If your scholarship is approved, you are responsible for completing your registration and paying $25 by credit card or check by Friday, March 6, 2026. The scholarship only partially covers the cost of registration. Attendees are responsible for their own travel and accommodations.

First Name

Last Name

Email

Company/Organization

Are you a small business owner/entrepreneur?

YesNo

Please provide a brief statement of why you need financial assistance to attend the 2026 Rural Summit.

Demographics

Why we are askng for demographic information: The NC Rural Center is committed to building an inclusive, equitable community among our partners and constituents. The questions below are optional but will help us better understand if we're meeting our commitment.

Birth Year

Gender

Race (Select all that apply)

Ethnicity

Hispanic or LatinoNot Hispanic or Latino