Scholarship Undergraduate

Jeffrey L. Esser Career Development Scholarship

Government Finance Officers Association

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
13
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 or be employed at least three 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

$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 or acceptance; Personal statement
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Resume
  • Checkmark Transcript
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