NC Composting Council's Compost Operations Training Course DEIA Scholarship Application
The North Carolina Composting Council (NCCC) has proudly hosted a Compost Operations Training Course (COTC) at NC State University in Raleigh, NC, for nearly a decade. This course is well-regarded within the industry and by past attendees as an asset for compost workers and enthusiasts, regardless of what segment of the industry or for what length of time they have been involved. In an effort to make this course more accessible, the NCCC is offering two scholarships that will waive 1/2 the fee for the week-long course; reducing it to $800. To be eligible for consideration, attendees must complete the following application. Note that some sections are optional but please be advised that this scholarship is intended for those who may not otherwise be able to afford it or belong to groups who who have historically experienced barriers to equal access. We wish to reach specifically indigenous people, people of color, those from rural communities, wage workers, and/or other underserved communities, such as women and/or LGBQT+ and/or minority-owned composting start-ups.  One scholarship will be awarded to a North Carolina resident, and the other scholarship is available to other applicants, wherever in the world they reside. If you have any questions regarding the application, please contact info@carolinacompost.com. Applications are due July 31st and awardees will be notified by August 15th. 
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Name *
Email Address *
Phone Number *
Are you a resident of North Carolina?  *
Organization (if applicable) 
How are you involved in the composting industry?  *
Taking into account your schooling, personal, and/or professional experience, as applicable, please describe your involvement with composting, agriculture, horticulture, waste management, environmental sustainability, or other relevant experience.  
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Include particulars about employment, studies, volunteer/internships, e.g., name of business/institution, length of time involved, relevant coursework, awards, certificates, etc. Bullet points are fine; no more than 1,000 characters (approx. 200 words)  
Please describe how attending a COTC could advance your career, your business, and/or your service to the composting industry  
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For instance, to improve facility environmental compliance, grow a composting business, help overcome a particular operational problem, or contribute to the production and use of compost, etc. Bullet points are fine; no more than 1,000 characters (approx. 200 words)   
Please describe why the cost of attending COTC is a barrier to you. 
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This scholarship will provide financial assistance to attend the COTC in Raleigh, NC. Please briefly describe why you are requesting financial assistance.  Bullet points are fine; no more than 1,000 characters (approx. 200 words)  
If your composting activities serve marginalized, low-income, at-risk, or otherwise underserved/chronically disenfranchised communities, briefly describe how. 
Are you a member of a historically  marginalized, low-income, at-risk, or otherwise underserved/chronically disenfranchised community? If so, with which group(s) do you identify?
Describe how your participation in the COTC will help foster and/or advance diversity, equity, and inclusivity in the compost industry or related research disciplines.   
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Bullet points are fine; no more than 1,000 characters (approx. 200 words)   
Optional - Please use this space to share any additional supporting information to help the scholarship team evaluate your application. 
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