Clark Burrus Scholarship (formerly the Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship)

Funding: $10,000. Who can apply: Graduate or upper-level undergraduate students from historically marginalized groups pursuing studies in public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business administration, with a specific focus on government or nonprofit management; U.S./Canada citizens or permanent residents; no employment requirement, but two letters of recommendation on commitment to public service are required. Length: One-time annual award (renewability not specified). Recognition tied to GFOA's scholarship program; named in honor of Clark Burrus, the first Black president of GFOA and former Chicago City Comptroller. Field: Nonprofit Financial Management and Accounting (adjacent to government financial management).