Washington City/County Management Association

Graduate School Scholarship Opportunity (2010-2011 Academic Year)

I am grateful to WCCMA for teaching me all about the manager-council form of government, providing me with knowledgeable and caring mentors, giving me the opportunity to build my network of professional contacts at the summer conference, and assisting me with the cost of graduate school tuition. But the greatest benefit of being a scholarship recipient has been the relationships I have developed and the support I have received from these dedicated, passionate public servants. It will be an honor to serve with them. – Stephanie Schwenger, 2009-10 WCCMA Scholarship winner

Download Washington City/County Management Association (WCCMA) Application Materials

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Washington City/County Management Association (WCCMA) Application Materials

The Washington City/County Management Association Scholarship (For the 2010-2011 Academic Year)

The 2010-2011 Washington City/County Management Association Scholarship is a $2,500 educational fellowship for the 2010 - 2011 Academic Year. One graduate student from a Washington, Oregon or Idaho university will be awarded $2,000 to be used for his or her school related expenses. In addition, the recipient will be awarded:

City and County management practitioners recognize the prestige of the WCCMA Scholarship and the honor it carries for the student and the academic institution he or she represents.

Eligibility Criteria

The primary objective of the WCCMA Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to students who have chosen to pursue a graduate degree in public administration and who have a desire to work in city or county management. Applicants must: (1) reside in Washington State, (2) have a bachelor's degree, (3) be enrolled in or accepted for admission to a graduate school in Washington, Oregon or Idaho, and (4) demonstrate a serious commitment to pursue a career in local government.

Preference will be given to graduate students pursuing a degree in public administration, public affairs, or public policy.

WCCMA Background

WCCMA is an affiliate of the International City/County Management Association, an organization devoted to enhancing the proficiency of city managers, county managers, and other municipal administrators. The primary goal of the Washington City/County Management Association is to increase the knowledge, proficiency, quality and professionalism of local government management by providing education, information, and support services to members and their agencies. WCCMA encourages the development of professional relationships and facilitates the exchange of ideas and information among members. WCCMA also actively assists the Association of Washington Cities in its programming, legislative efforts, and support role to local government.

Members include managers, administrators, and assistants of municipalities, counties, and other similar government agencies. Persons pursuing the profession of city or county administration, and individuals who have made distinct contributions to the advancement of the field of public administration also are welcome and encouraged to join. Over 300 managers and assistants are currently members of WCCMA.

For more resources available to you, as the next generation of city and county managers, please visit the WCCMA next generation web page at http://www.wccma.org/newgen.htm.

Application Process

The application deadline has been extended. Interested students should fill out this application and submit it by the deadline, Wednesday, June 30th, 2010. Typing in the application document is encouraged. Emailed submittals are HIGHLY DESIRED but mailed or faxed submittals will be considered. Information submitted will be verified prior to the selection of a winner. Please return all application materials to:

Cathleen Koch
Finance Director
City of Prosser
601 7th St
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-8225 phone
(509) 786-3717 fax
ckoch@cityofprosser.com

Questions during the application period are welcomed.

A committee of current Washington city and county managers will review the applications. All applicants will be notified of the outcome in July.

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