2026 ICMA Annual Conference (Long Beach) Scholarship Application Form

2026 ICMA Annual Conference (Long Beach): Cal-ICMA Scholarship Application

Oct. 17, 2026 - Oct. 21, 2026 | Long Beach, CA
Application Submission Deadline: Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 12:00pm Pacific Time
The Cal-ICMA Scholarship & Events Committee is pleased to share that four complimentary conference registration scholarships will be offered for selected awardees to attend the 2026 ICMA Annual Conference in Long Beach, CA. 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.

Pending Cal-ICMA Board of Diector's FY 2026-2027 budget approval, the organization anticipates awarding the following 4 scholarships for the ICMA Annual Conference:
- 1 Full Regular Scholarship: Free Conference Registration + $1,000 Travel Stipend
- 1 Full Veteran Scholarship: Free Conference Registration + $1,000 Travel Stipend
- 2 Partial Regular Scholarships: Free Conference Registration + $500 Travel Stipend (each)
*The travel stipend award will be provided on a reimbursable basis upon submittal of receipts for actual expenses paid. Receipts must be submitted to Cal-ICMA to receive reimbursement. The travel stipend does not cover conference registration fees.

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 4 weeks prior to the start of the event date).
- Post 3 social media posts during the event about their experience and tag/mention Cal-ICMA in their posts (@Cal_ICMA on LinkedIn / @Cal_ICMA on Twitter).
- Attend the California Reception Mixer at the ICMA Annual Conference to receive recognition.
- 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

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Please select which Social Media Platforms You Regularly Post On:

FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagramI am not on Social Media
Section 2: Eligibility

To be eligible to receive a scholarship, you must be residing in California and be a current member of ICMA. You also have the option to sign up as an ICMA member before you accept a scholarship offer.
This will be my first time attending this conference*

YesNo
Are you a military veteran?*

YesNo
I am currently a resident of California*

YesNo
I am a current member of ICMA:*

ICMA Student MemberICMA MemberIf I am selected, I commit to signing up as an ICMA member before accepting the scholarship offer.
How did you hear about the scholarship?*

ICMACal-ICMA NewsletterMMASC/MMANCSocial MediaI-NAPAOther
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:*

0/250
How does attending the this conference address your career goals within the next 3-5 years?:*

0/250
Is your employer or school willing to pay or subsidize a portion of your conference registration/travel expenses? Please explain in detail:*

0/250
Please list any other professional organizations you are a member of and explain in detail about your involvement or service in these organizations:*

0/250
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.

0/250
Please attach a copy of your current resume*

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2026 ICMA Annual Conference (Long Beach): Cal-ICMA Scholarship Application

Application Submission Deadline: Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 12:00pm Pacific Time

Section 1: Contact Information

Section 2: Eligibility

Section 3: Work Experience