Scholarship Undergraduate

Jeffrey L. Esser Career Development Scholarship

Government Finance Officers Association

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
200
Days
December 31 2025
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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Description

In 2017, GFOA's Executive Board voted to create the Jeffrey L. Esser Career Development Scholarship to advance the public finance careers of individuals employed at least three years by one or more state or local governments. Applicants must be pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, or business administration (with a specific focus on government). Applicants must have been employed for at least three years by one or more state or local governments. Two letters of recommendation from an employer, and someone who can speak to the applicant's commitment to the public sector must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Government Finance Officers Association for more information.

Amount Details

$5,000
Low Amount Awarded
$15,000
High Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college or two-year college
  • 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
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Resume
  • Checkmark Transcript
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Contact Daniel Le
Program Associate, Awards Programs
socialmedia@gfoa.org
Tel: 312-578-2279 Address 203 N. LaSalle Street
Suite 2700
Chicago, IL 60601-1210