Apply to the ICMA 2026 John Garvey Scholarship

Apply to the ICMA 2026 John Garvey Scholarship
Thank you for your interest in the John Garvey Scholarship. The scholarship offers an opportunity for ICMA members to take part in global knowledge exchange in local government. You can review the application guidance and scholarship requirements here. Please review the application criteria closely before applying (note: applications must be an active member of ICMA and age 40 or under at the time of application).

You should receive confirmation via email once your application has been submitted. Applications will not be accepted after 11:59 PM (EDT) on May 1, 2026. Individuals with questions can please contact Sophie Weyn at sweyn@icma.org.
Contact Information
First Name*
Middle Name
Last Name*
Preferred Name (if different from above)
Email Address*
Best Contact Phone Number*
Age - Please note that applicants must be 40 or younger at the time of application*
US CitizenNon-US Citizen
Work Information
Current Employer*
Job Title*
Briefly Describe Your Responsibilities Below:*
Employer Website
Office Phone Number*
Office Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Country*
Additional Information About Your Work
Please note that this information will not be used in the review of your application, but rather this information will be used simply to track the diversity of the candidates that receive funding through this program.
Number of Employees*
Number of Employees You Directly Supervise
Population of Your Locality*
Population of the Metro Area Around Your Locality*
Gross Expenditure of your Locality*
Scholarship Proposal Information
YesNoI am located within the United States
You can find a list of ICMA international partners here. Please note that an existing relationship is not required for the scholarship application.
What international conference or event are you proposing to attend?*
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International Experience*
Please provide details on your prior international experience, interest, research, or education.
A stated desire of the committee is to use this fund to increase the number of underrepresented groups, (Black/African American, Hispanic/ Latino, American Indian), as well as women, LGBTQ, young professionals, and persons with disabilities, participating in exchange programs and other international activities. Do you belong to an underrepresented group? Some options are listed below. Please feel free to select from these or expand upon the choices by selecting the other category.
Black or African AmericanAsianWhiteAmerican Indian or Native AlaskanNative Hawaiian or Other Pacific IslanderHispanicFemaleMaleNon-binaryOther
How will you use the funds to advance the work of underrepresented groups in local government?*
Describe your professional goals and how the scholarship will help you achieve them.
Proposed Use of Scholarship*
Please write a detailed description of the event you plan to use the scholarship and how it will help you advance local government.
Professional Goals*
Please describe your current professional goals and how the scholarship will help you work towards or achieve these goals.
Professional Achievements*
Please list any significant professional achievements.
Budget Breakdown*
Please provide a detailed description of the cost of the proposal and how you plan to cover any costs that exceed the scholarship amount.
Letter of Support*

Please attach an endorsement letter from your employer explaining what assistance the local government will provide you. The letter should describe what your employer hopes to receive from your participation in the process. Accepted file types include pdf, doc, docx.
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Resume*

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As a potential award recipient, how will you apply key findings and learnings from your proposed experience to benefit the larger ICMA community? Upon your project’s completion, how will your experience create meaningful impact for the greater ICMA audience?*
Please provide a plan for how you will share your experience with ICMA audiences around the world. Some options include creating a blog post, sharing your trip on social media, proposing an article for PM Magazine of the Leadership Matters newsletter. You will be required to submit a report to receive the funds. Accepted file types include pdf, doc, docx.
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Please describe your previous project as a past ICMA international scholarship recipient.
Please verify that you are human*
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Apply to the ICMA 2026 John Garvey Scholarship

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Work Information

Additional Information About Your Work

Scholarship Proposal Information