Government Finance Officers Association Scholarship Programs

Website: Government Finance Officers Association open_in_new

Eligibility

Eligibility for scholarship awards:

  • Citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada
  • Plan to pursue a career in state/provincial or local government finance
  • Student has not been a past winner of a GFOA scholarship
  • Additional criteria for each individual scholarship
 
Student Type
  • 1st Year
  • 2nd Year
  • 3rd Year
  • 4th Year
  • 5th Year
  • Graduate
Citizen Type
  • US Citizen
  • Permanent Resident
Description
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada serves government finance professionals. GFOA provides several scholarship opportunities for students interested in pursuing a career in state/provincial or local government finance. Encouraging and supporting educational opportunities for future government finance officers are integral to our mission of promoting best practices in local government.
Procedure

Evaluation Criteria: 

  • Specific criteria defined by each scholarship
  • Career plans in state/provincial and local government finance
  • Past academic record and work experience
  • Strength of coursework and demonstrated connection between coursework and career goals
  • Letters of recommendation (Please address all letters to the GFOA Scholarship Committee)

Apply here: https://www.gfoa.org/academic-scholarship-application 

Contact Information

For additional information or for questions about GFOA's scholarship programs, please contact Eric Roach.