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Cal-ICMA Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded to a select few outstanding individuals from diverse communities and are aspiring to develop and grow in local government leadership. These scholarships provide an invaluable opportunity for recipients, who might otherwise face barriers, to participate in the ICMA Local Government Reimagined Conference and the enriching ICMA Annual Conference, fostering inclusivity and promoting a broad spectrum of perspectives within the field.

Cal-ICMA Scholarships to the ICMA Annual Conference in Tampa, FL

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Scholarship Awardee Testimonials and Articles

“Attending the 2023 ICMA Annual Conference in Austin, Texas offered me an extraordinary opportunity to meet local government leaders from across the country and around the world, and to witness the strength of solidarity and support throughout the profession.”

Claire Coleman, budget/financial services manager, City of El Cerrito, CA (2023 Awardee)

“It wasn't a particular session, speaker, or single moment that triggered this transformation. Instead, it was the cumulative effect of being surrounded by high-level professionals, engaging workshop sessions, motivational speakers, and the experience of stepping out of my comfort zone in an unfamiliar city.”

Traci Boyl, senior analyst, City Manager's Office, City of Ukiah, CA (2023 Awardee)

“I valued the candid conversations with peers about their strategies for achieving a better work-life balance. These honest and vulnerable insights empowered me to find an equilibrium between the joys found in both my professional and family life.”

Katrina Titus, senior management analyst, City of Ventura, CA (2023 Awardee)