The AGA Atlanta Chapter CGFM Scholarship aims to promote the CGFM as the certification of choice for government accountability professionals. The Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) is a professional certification awarded by AGA, demonstrating competency in governmental accounting, auditing, financial reporting, internal controls, and budgeting at the federal, state, and local levels.

PROGRAM AND APPLICABILITY:

The AGA Atlanta Chapter 2025 CGFM Scholarship program is available to AGA Atlanta Members who are CGFM Candidates. Members can receive funds to cover the costs of the CGFM examination process that would otherwise be personally borne by the applicant (including AGA Membership). The scholarship award for this program will not exceed $1,000.00.

• "AGA Atlanta Members" are defined as active AGA Atlanta Chapter Members (including Student Members).
• "CGFM Candidates" are defined as those who have completed the application process and received an eligibility letter from AGA.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be an active AGA Atlanta Chapter Member at time of scholarship application.
2. Must provide a copy of their "CGFM Eligibility Letter" to validate active enrollment as a CGFM Candidate.
3. Must be personally responsible for payment for all costs associated with the CGFM examination process.

Applicants whose employer provides reimbursement for or covers CGFM examination costs are not eligible to apply.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

1. Apply for the CGFM Program through AGA and receive a CGFM Eligibility Letter.
2. Complete the AGA Atlanta CGFM Scholarship Application.
3. Email your completed package to the AGA Atlanta Chapter to scholarship@aga-atlanta.org no later than April 18, 2025.

The AGA Atlanta Chapter Executive Committee (CEC) will review all scholarship applications, considering each applicant's qualifications and achievements. The AGA Atlanta CEC reserves the right to make the final decision on the award recipient.

The AGA Atlanta CGFM Scholarship Application opens on March 1, 2025. All applications and related documents must be submitted no later than April 18, 2025.