Jeffrey L. Esser Career Development Scholarship

In 2017, GFOA's Executive Board voted to create the Jeffrey L. Esser Career Development Scholarship to advance the public finance careers of individuals employed at least three years by one or more state or local governments. Applicants must be pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, or business administration (with a specific focus on government). Applicants must have been employed for at least three years by one or more state or local governments. Two letters of recommendation from an employer, and someone who can speak to the applicant's commitment to the public sector must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Government Finance Officers Association for more information.