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Kelsie Davis Memorial
Leadership Journey Scholarship

Honoring a Legacy of Leadership, Compassion, and Service

Kelsie Davis was more than a respected colleague in the credit union industry — she was a guiding light, mentor, and friend whose leadership and compassion touched everyone she met. Her dedication to helping others, unwavering support of credit unions, and belief in the power of “People Helping People” continue to inspire us.

To honor her memory and carry forward her legacy of leadership and service, the Credit Union Impact Foundation established the Kelsie Davis Memorial Leadership Journey Scholarship, a multi-year professional development opportunity designed to invest in emerging leaders within the credit union movement.

Each year, five recipients are selected to begin a two-year leadership development journey supported by the scholarship.

 

Year One – 2027
Recipients receive registration to:

  • EMERGE

Year Two – 2028
Recipients receive registration to:

  • Leadership College

Year Three – 2029
Recipients receive registration to:

  • Executive Institute

The scholarship covers registration fees only. Travel, lodging, and other related expenses are not included.

Eligible individuals may be nominated by their CEO, manager, or another senior leader, or they may nominate themselves for the Kelsie Davis Memorial Leadership Journey Scholarship.

 

Because this is a multi-year professional development commitment, all applicants—including those who self-nominate—must have the approval of their credit union’s CEO to participate in the full Leadership Journey if selected.

 

Applicants should:

 

  • Be employed by an affiliated credit union for at least three years.
  • Demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to continued growth within the credit union movement.
  • Have the support of their manager or CEO to participate in the full multi-year Leadership Journey.
  • Be able to attend the required professional development opportunities included in both years of the scholarship.

The Kelsie Davis Memorial Leadership Journey Scholarship is a competitive program, with five scholarships awarded annually.

 

Applicants may be nominated by a CEO or senior leader or may nominate themselves. All applications require approval from the applicant’s credit union CEO.

 

Applicants selected during this cycle will participate in EMERGE in 2027, Leadership College in 2028, and Executive Institute in 2029.

 

Application Opens: October 15, 2026
Application Deadline: November 2, 2026
Awardees Notified: November 16, 2026

 

Apply Now!

Past Scholarship Winners

Kelsie Davis Scholarship winners

Pictured: 2026 Scholarship Winners