GFOA’s CPFO Scholarship Opportunity

Through the generosity of the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), CSMFO is offering two scholarships for GFOA’s Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) certification (valued at $600).  

The Certified Public Finance Officers Program for GFOA members is a broad educational program designed to verify knowledge in government finance disciplines. To earn the designation of Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), candidates must pass a series of seven examinations covering the major public finance disciplines. A candidate has five years in which to complete the program. 

Examination Areas

  • Accounting and Financial Reporting
  • Treasury and Investment Management
  • Debt Management
  • Planning and Budgeting
  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Procurement 
  • Risk Assessment

Once earned, the CPFO designation is maintained by paying an annual membership fee and participating in fifteen hours of continuing professional education and three GFOA Engagement Credits each year.  More information about the CPFO Program can be found here

To be considered for the scholarship, the applicant must be able to satisfy all of the requirements listed below:

  1. CSMFO Member
  2. GFOA Member
  3. Local Government Experience – minimum of 2 years
  4. Submit Resume
  5. Completion of Personal Statement of Interest

Any ongoing costs of the program are to be borne by the recipient. CSMFO and GFOA are not responsible for continued costs to participate.  

Deadline to submit your application is August 1, 2022.  

Award of scholarship is based on one’s ability to meet the requirements.  All confirmed applicants will then be entered into a random drawing for final selection.  

For the two recipients of the scholarship, CSMFO would gain value from your experience if you would share your experience with the CPFO program through a co- written article for CSMFO News.  

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