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Undergraduate or graduate students from historically marginalized groups preparing for careers in state or local government finance may apply. One $10,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a full- or part-time student in public administration, governmental accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business administration with a government or nonprofit focus.
Submit the online application with proof of enrollment, transcripts, a letter of recommendation attesting to your public sector commitment, and a personal statement on career goals. GFOA renamed this award in 2024 to honor Clark Burrus; it was originally created in 1993 to support minority students in government finance.
The GFOA Clark Burrus Scholarship awards $10,000 (1 winner).
The deadline is December 31, 2026. The scholarship is not currently accepting applications; create a free Award Scholar profile to get notified when the next window opens.
Key requirements include: Undergraduate; Graduate; Public Administration Social Work; Business. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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