SCHOLARSHIPS & PROGRAM AWARDS

The CPMEF supports three scholarship programs for CPM students and graduates to participate in CPM training and continuing education. In addition, grants are available to CPM organizations for direct support of CPM educational programs and continuing education.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Wilkinson Scholarship: The Fran L. Wilkinson Scholarship was established by AACPM to provide for continuing education to a member of AACPM. The foundation agreed to fund this scholarship in partnership with AACPM.  Download Details and the Application Form:  Coming Soon!

Taylor Scholarship: The Phyllis Taylor Scholarship was established by the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Managers to provide continuing education support. When the Oklahoma Society dissolved it donated funds to CPMEF to continue and administer this scholarship.  Download Details and the Application form:  Coming Soon!

Lemons Scholarship: The Jack Lemons CPM Student Scholarship was established by CPMEF to support students enrolled in CPM programs that do not receive full agency support for training participation costs.  View Details and the Application Form Here:  Jack Lemons CPM Student Scholarship

PROGRAM AWARDS

Program Awards:  Applications from CPM organizations to fund direct costs of CPM educational programs/events.  Program Award Applications are evaluated based on the number of CPM’s being served, the relevance of the training/program to improving public service, and the amount of cofounding provided by other sources.  View Details and the Application Form Here:   CPMEF Program Award  

2023 LIST OF RECIPIENTS

Lemons Scholarship Award Winners:  Akanksha Acharya, Apex, NC; Cindy Wynette, Riverton, UT; Susan J. Reyna, Kyle, TX; and William W. Cox, Mico, TX.

Wilkinson Scholarship Award Winners:  Susan J. Reyna, Kyle, TX.

Taylor Scholarship: Susan J. Reyna, Kyle, TX.

Program Award:  University of Washington CPM Program for Hospitality at Capstone Presentation event; Saralyn Smith, Program Director.