Passionate for Politics or Public Service? Want to Inspire & Strengthen All Levels of Government?

 The Nelson County Democratic Committee (NCDC) is building leaders for the next generation! We’re offering pleased to announce a Young Leadership Development Grants opportunity for individuals interested in political leadership training and are between 18 and & 35-years-old.

The committee NCDC will provide up to $2,200 to one, or more, individuals to defray the costs of tuition, housing, transportation or other training related expenses.  

To be eligible you must be be:

·         A registered voter in Nelson County, Virginia;

·        Committed to the ideals of the Democratic Party;

·        And be y and between the ages of 18 and & 35.  

The Sorensen Institute at the University of Virginia offers several programs.; But the NCDC will consider another political leadership development program of your choosing. The Sorensen Institute programs include:

·        https://sorenseninstitute.org/index.php/political-leaders-program

·        https://sorenseninstitute.org/candidate-training-program

·        https://sorenseninstitute.org/programs/college-leaders-career-conference

If you’re interested in a Young Democrat Leadership Development Grant, send an essay with no more than 500 words to committee@bluenelson.org no later than June 1, 2020. Include:

·        Your name & address.

·        Explain how you will use the training to further Democratic ideals generally.

·        Your vision of yourself as a political leader.  

In addition to the essay, provide background information about the program you want to attend if it’s not at the Sorensen Institute.

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