George and Judith Goodman Scholarship
Funding Amount
Up to $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Michigan high school or college students
Other requirements
- Pursuing a career in local government through a public policy or public administration undergraduate or graduate degree
- Preference for underrepresented populations including women and people of color
Overview
Focus: Scholarships for students pursuing careers in local government/public service
Purpose: Building the pipeline of future local leaders in Michigan and encouraging traditionally underrepresented populations to enter the field of public service.
Geographic Scope: Michigan
Eligibility:
- Michigan high school or college students
- Pursuing a career in local government through a public policy or public administration undergraduate or graduate degree
- Preference for underrepresented populations including women and people of color
Award Structure:
- One scholarship of up to $1,000 awarded each year
Background:
Named for George Goodman, a long-time executive director of the Michigan Municipal League, and his wife Judith. George and Judith Goodman have a long-standing commitment to making sure that underrepresented people—including women and people of color—have the chance to pursue careers in public service.
What Michigan Municipal League Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 6
- Total given
- $72K
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Range
- $8,000–$20K
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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City of Dearborn
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$8,000
City of Chelsea
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$8,000
Village of Ortonville
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$8,000
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
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