Welcome to the 2026-2027 class of CenterPoint Scholars.
Paige Brown, Elisabeth Edgell, Kim Hampton, Danielle Heimlich, David Robbins, Monique Vargas, and Kylee Tremaine
CenterPoint Scholars is a year-long leadership academy designed to cultivate a cohort of dedicated resident leaders who are passionate about enhancing the quality of life in their neighborhoods. The program will follow a structured curriculum that encompasses listening, learning, implementing, and celebrating the progress made. Scholars commit to attending monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of every month, a two-day retreat in April, and working collaboratively to address issues within Muncie’s neighborhoods through a project-based approach.
CenterPoint Scholars must sign a Memorandum of Agreement to meet attendance requirements and complete all learning goals. Upon successful completion of the program, Scholars will receive $500 for their participation.
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WHO SHOULD APPLY
The program is open to any resident of the city of Muncie with a passion for improving their community.
HOW TO APPLY
Application for the class of 2026-2027 is closed. Check back for application dates for the class of 2027-2028.
SELECTION
The CenterPoint Scholars steering committee meets in February to review applications and contact finalists. Up to ten Scholars are selected. Each class begins at the IDEA Conference. The class of 2026-2027 begins on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
2026-2027 SCHEDULE
| Tuesday, April 22, 5-7 PM Local Government 101 | Tuesday, October 20, 5-7 PM City Department Heads – CD, Human Rights, Parks |
| Tuesday, May 15, 5-7 PM Food Insecurity | Tuesday, November 17, 5-7 PM Celebrate! Project Pitch Night |
| Tuesday, June 16, 5-7 PM Schools and Libraries as Community Stakeholders | Tuesday, December 16, 5-7 PM Project Work Day |
| Tuesday, July 21, 7-9 PM Community Safety | Tuesday, January 19, 5-7 PM Mental and Physical Health |
| Tuesday, August 18, 5-7 PM UBHA Mock Meeting | Tuesday, February 16, 5-7 PM Mental and Physical Health |
| Tuesday, September 15, -7 PM DMMPC – Kylene Swackhamer | IDEA Conference – March 6, 9 AM – 3 PM |
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions about the program, please email, call, or text Task Force 3 Leader, Heather Williams, 765-717-9198.
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