The VGFOA Executive Board several years ago created the certificate program course scholarships to encourage participation in the VGFOA certification program, especially among members from smaller local governments or from areas of the state where VGFOA participation has been limited.

This year’s certificate course scholarship program offers five individual course scholarships, valued at $225.  The certificate course scholarships are valid for up to one year after award and winners are free to choose any VGFOA certificate course offered during that time.  All other costs must be covered by the attendee or employer.  VGFOA membership is required to apply for the certificate course scholarships.

The VGFOA Awards and Membership Committee considers a number of factors when recommending award candidates, such as the applicant’s professional experience, short-term and long-term career goals, current position within the employer’s organization, previous VGFOA certificate program participation, and population and budget of the applicant’s locality.  Also considered is the locality’s geographic location within Virginia.  Applicants are encouraged to provide complete and full information since competition for these scholarships is usually intense.

The application deadline is Monday, April 15, 2011.  Scholarship winners will be announced in May 2011.

Application may be made online or by mail:

Mail-in Scholarship application is available HERE             Apply online HERE.