2026 Day with ICMA (Issaquah) Scholarship Application Form

2026 Day with ICMA Conference: Cal-ICMA Scholarship Application

June 17, 2026 | Issaquah, Washington
Application Submission Deadline: Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 12:00pm Pacific Time
The Cal-ICMA Scholarship & Events Committee is pleased to share that three complimentary conference registration scholarships will be offered for selected awardees to attend the newly established 2026 "Day with ICMA" Conference in Issaquah, Washington. ICMA will bring local government professionals together for unparalleled leadership and professional development, networking, and best-in-class programming that you won’t want to miss!

Please note that you must be an ICMA member in order to receive a scholarship. You also have the option to sign up as a member before you accept a scholarship offer.

Cal-ICMA will be awarding the following 3 scholarships for the "Day with ICMA" Conference in Issaquah, Washington:
- 1 Full Regular Scholarship: Free Conference Registration + $650.00 Travel Stipend
- 1 Full Veteran Scholarship: Free Conference Registration + $650.00 Travel Stipend
- 1 Partial Regular Scholarship: Free Conference Registration + $400.00 Travel Stipend
*The conference registration fees and travel stipends will be provided on a reimbursable basis upon submittal of receipts for actual expenses paid. Receipts must be submitted to Cal-ICMA in order for the scholarship recipients to receive reimbursement.

Inquiries can be directed to the Cal-ICMA Scholarship and Events Chair-Elect, Alexander Fung, at afung@eastvaleca.gov.
Selected winners will be required to:
- Commit to attend the entire conference.
- Provide a letter of verification from a direct report/supervisor of your attendance (In the event that you're unable to attend, please notify the Cal-ICMA Scholarship and Events Committee at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the event date).
- Post 1 social media post during the event about their experience and tag/mention Cal-ICMA in their posts (@Cal_ICMA on LinkedIn / @Cal_ICMA on Twitter).
- Author a brief blog post for the Cal-ICMA Newsletter regarding the conference experience.
Section 1: Contact Information
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Title*
Agency or School*
Cell Phone Number*
E-mail*
Address

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
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Section 2: Eligibility

To be eligible to receive a scholarship, you must be a first time attendee residing in California and a current member of ICMA. You also have the option to sign up as an ICMA member before you accept a scholarship offer.
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ICMA Student MemberICMA MemberIf I am selected, I commit to signing up as an ICMA member before accepting the scholarship offer.
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Section 3: Work Experience

Please answer the following questions using less than 250 words for each response.
Please describe your current position and share about your years of experience and interest in local government:*

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Why are you interested in attending the newly established "Day with ICMA" Conference:*

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Is your employer or school willing to pay or subsidize a portion of your conference registration/travel expenses? Please explain in detail:*

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Please list any other professional organizations you are a member of and explain in detail about your involvement or service in these organizations:*

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For veterans only: Please share the number of months that you have separated from military service and how this conference can support you to transition into a career in local government.

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Please attach a copy of your current resume*

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2026 Day with ICMA Conference: Cal-ICMA Scholarship Application

Application Submission Deadline: Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 12:00pm Pacific Time

Section 1: Contact Information

Section 2: Eligibility

Section 3: Work Experience