Government Finance Officers Association

Jeffrey L. Esser Career Development Scholarship

This scholarship is designed to advance the public finance careers of individuals who are pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree while being employed by a state or local government.

Award

Up to $15,000

Deadline

Rolling / varies

Level

Undergraduate

Status

Rolling

Public AdministrationAccountingFinanceBusiness Administration

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Application effort
Low (recommendation letters)
Who can apply
Undergraduate students

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Who is eligible

  • 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
  • Part-time enrollment status, pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree
  • Course of study in public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, or business administration (with a specific focus on government)
  • Employed at least three years by one or more state or local governments

What you'll need

  • Letter of Recommendation from employer
  • Letter of Recommendation from someone who can speak to your commitment to the public sector
  • Letters of recommendation must be addressed to the GFOA Scholarship Committee

How to apply

  • Wait for the application window to open in November
  • Submit the online application via the official GFOA portal
  • Provide required employer and public sector commitment recommendation letters
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Sources & verification

Official listing:
https://www.gfoa.org/jeffrey-esser
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