GGFOA Annual Scholarships

The Georgia Government Finance Officers Association (GGFOA) will offer up to two (2) scholarships each in an amount not to exceed $1,500 annually to students who are pursuing studies in public finance or public administration; or a career in government finance. The scholarships recognize outstanding performance in the study of public finance at the undergraduate and graduate level encouraging careers in state and local government. Eligibility and criteria for these scholarships are:

Applicant must be a full-time resident of the State of Georgia.
Applicant must be a full-time student at a State of Georgia accredited college or university during the fall semester the scholarship is awarded. Full-time enrollment consists of either six (6) hours of graduate study or twelve (12) hours of undergraduate study.
Applicant employed full-time by the State of Georgia, a State agency, or a local unit of government, is at least a three-year continuous member of the GGFOA, and is attending a State of Georgia accredited college or university on a part-time basis during the fall semester the scholarship is awarded, may also apply for a scholarship. Part-time enrollment consists of either three (3) hours of graduate study or six (6) hours of undergraduate study. Scholarship awards will be pro-rated based on the hours of study.
Applicant must provide a nomination in letter form by the head of the applicable program at their college or university (e.g., public administration, accounting, and/or finance).
Applicant must provide an official transcript of grades from their college or university.
Applicant must provide proof of admission at a State of Georgia accredited college or university for the fall semester that the scholarship is awarded.
Preference will be given to GGFOA members, spouses, children, and other dependents; and employees of GGFOA governmental entities.
Applicants must submit the following documents by September 1 of each year to the Chair of the GGFOA Scholarships/Awards Committee (dmcnabb@cherokeega.com) for consideration by the Scholarship Selection Committee:

Application form (attached to this document). Statement of proposed career plan and/or (if applicable) plan of study. Official undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts. GRE, GMAT, LSAT score, if available (photocopy of official report is acceptable). Resume. Academic department or program head’s letter of nomination. State of Georgia proof of residency (driver’s license preferred).
Applicants are expected to be notified by September 15 of each academic year with notice of awards made by October 1 of each academic year.