SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Abdool S. Akhran Scholarship: For graduate students studying Public Administration,

(governmental) accounting, finance, or comparable program. ($2500)

Government Finance Professional Development Scholarship: For full-time

government employees pursuing a degree in Public Administration, (governmental)

accounting, finance, or comparable program. ($1500)

Future Leaders in Finance Scholarship: For graduating high school seniors, from the

District of Columbia, accepted into an accredited U.S. university or college. ($1000)

GFOA-WMA Scholarship Submission Guidelines

Each applicant must submit the following documents:

1. Proof of Enrollment/Transcript:

• An official transcript from your college or university confirming your current

enrollment status. For high school seniors, proof of enrollment must be received

by August 2025 to receive the award.

2. 3-5-Minute Video:

• Record a 3–5-minute video introducing yourself, your career goals, and

addressing the prompt:

Abdool S. Akhran

Scholarship Prompt:

"Public Finance for a Better Future"

Discuss the role of government finance in addressing a current societal

challenge (e.g., climate change, affordable housing, or education). How

do you envision your future career contributing to solving these issues?

Government Finance Professional Development

Scholarship Prompt:

"Innovation in Public Finance"

Identify a recent technological advancement in public finance and explain how it could improve efficiency

and transparency in government operations.

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Future Leaders In Finance

Scholarship Prompt:

“The Future of Public Financial Leadership"

 Strong leadership is essential in managing government resources effectively. What qualities and skills do you think are necessary for the next generation of financial leaders in government, and how do you plan to develop those traits?

Video Submission Instructions:

Upload your video to YouTube as an unlisted or private video.

Include a link to the video in your submission materials.

Make sure the video remains accessible for the review committee during

the entire selection process.

3. Cover Letter:

Your cover letter should include the following:

 Full name

 Mailing address

 Cellphone number

 Email address

 Name of high school/university and the program you're enrolled in

4. Submission Instructions:

All required materials (proof of enrollment/transcript, video URL, and cover letter)

must be sent in one email.

The subject line of the email should be formatted as:

"Scholarship Application: [Your Name]";

Email your complete submission to [Scholarship Committee Email] by 5pm

EST, November 15, 2024

5. Selection Criteria:

The review committee will evaluate submissions based on:

Content Quality: How well the video addresses the prompt and reflects

on public finance solutions.

Presentation: The clarity, engagement, and professionalism of the video.

Academic Merit: Strength of the academic transcript or proof of

enrollment.

Overall Application Completeness: Ensuring all required materials are

submitted in full and on time.

6. Important Deadlines:

The final submission deadline is 5pm EST, November 15, 2024. Late or

incomplete applications will not be considered.

7. Notification:

Finalists will be notified by email by December 5, 2024.