Annual Conference Scholarships

MCMA is pleased to offer the MCMA Annual Conference Scholarship, which supports two first-time conference attendees who are interested in or beginning a career in city management.

The scholarship provides recipients with the opportunity to attend the MCMA Annual Conference, where they will:
• Gain an introduction to the city management profession
• Learn about current issues and best practices in local government
• Network with experienced city/county managers and peers
• Build professional skills and long-term engagement in the profession

We encourage MCMA members to share this opportunity with:
• Early-career professionals exploring or new to city/county management
• Students pursuing public administration or related degrees
• Local government interns

The scholarships cover conference registration and lodging charges.

To apply, please complete the linked application (pdf).

Application Deadline: February 25, 2026
Notification: Scholarship recipients will be notified after March 10, 2026
Submit Completed Applications To: mhagenau@lmc.org