Scholarship Graduate

Betty Jo Harker Professional Development Scholarship

Government Finance Officers Association

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
12
Days
December 31 2025
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
Apply Now
What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Proof of Enrollment or acceptance; Personal statement
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Resume
  • Checkmark Transcript
Apply Now
Save
Betty Jo Harker Professional Development Scholarship
Apply Now
Save
Apply Now
Save

Description

In 2010, GFOA's Executive Board voted to create the Government Finance Professional Development Scholarship, which was renamed the Betty Jo Harker Scholarship in 2024 to support the studies of students with a career interest in state and local government finance. Applicants must be pursuing their studies in public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, economics, or business administration (with specific focus on government). Applicants must have been or be employed for at least two years by one or more state or local governments. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from someone who can speak to their commitment to the public sector. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Government Finance Officers Association for more information.

Amount Details

$10,000
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkMust study part-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Accounting, Business/Consumer Services, Finance, Public Policy and Administration
  • CheckmarkRestricted to: Canadian

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Proof of Enrollment or acceptance; Personal statement
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Resume
  • Checkmark Transcript
For more info, please visit our site
Contact socialmedia@gfoa.org
Tel: 312-977-9700 Address 203 N. LaSalle St.
Suite 2700
Chicago, IL 60601