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Find similar grantsGovernmental Accounting Scholarship is sponsored by Washington Finance Officers Association (WFOA). This scholarship provides reimbursement for students who complete a class in governmental accounting, encouraging them to explore careers in government finance.
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Governmental Accounting Scholarship - Washington Finance Officers Association WFOA Meeting Minutes and Financial Statements WFOA Member Award for Excellence Conferences Past and Future WFOA Partnership Opportunities Reporting Year GASB Statements Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) Job Announcement Submittal Washington Regional Finance Groups Governmental Accounting Scholarship Governmental Accounting Scholarship College students may receive a $500 scholarship for attending a governmental accounting class.
Careers in government finance can be very diverse, stable, rewarding, can offer a good life/work balance and highly competitive benefits. Additionally, it is critical that government has a talented employee candidate pool to support the needs of its critical operations.
It is the desire of WFOA to encourage college students to explore a career in government finance and foster those in government to advance their education by providing scholarships to a select group of students each year. WFOA will annually set aside funds for a limited number of applicants to receive a reimbursement scholarship of up to $500 each for students who complete a class in governmental accounting.
Be attending an accredited community college, 4-year college, or university. Be pursuing a major in business, accounting, economics, public administration, or finance. Have a GPA of at least 3.
0 in the governmental accounting class. Be a resident of Washington State. Must complete a Governmental Accounting Scholarship Application (below), provide an unofficial transcript showing the GPA in the governmental account class, and a receipt showing the cost of tuition for that class.
The application will be accepted prior to completion of the class; however, all other documentation must be received before the scholarship is awarded at PDSC@wfoa. org . Applications are accepted on a first come first served basis as indicated in the application guidelines.
Applications are accpeted throughout the year until the scholarship funds are exhausted. Student Scholarship Guidelines For more information regarding any of these programs, please contact the Professional Development and Sustainability Committee at pdsc@wfoa. org .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Students attending an accredited community college, 4-year college, or university, pursuing a major in business, accounting, economics, public administration, or finance, with a GPA of at least 3. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $500. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Governmental Accounting Scholarship is funded by Washington Finance Officers Association (WFOA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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