Funding Amount

Paid internship plus cash scholarship upon completion

Deadline

Expected ~December

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
December 31, 2026
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: December

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Eligible organizations

  • Arizona State University
  • Grand Canyon University
  • Northern Arizona University
  • University of Arizona

Other requirements

  • Must be an incoming junior or senior
  • Must be enrolled at one of the eligible Arizona universities
  • Must be working on an accounting, finance, economics, business, or business-related major
  • Additional eligibility criteria available in application form

Overview

GFOAz honors Arizona students who aspire to a career in public finance through a combined internship and scholarship program.

Award Details:

  • Paid internship with a local city, town, or county in the finance department
  • Cash scholarship awarded upon successful completion of the internship

Number of Awards: Two internship/scholarship awards annually

Eligible Schools:

  • Arizona State University
  • Grand Canyon University
  • Northern Arizona University
  • University of Arizona

Eligibility:

  • Must be an incoming junior or senior
  • Must be enrolled at one of the eligible Arizona universities
  • Must be working on an accounting, finance, economics, business, or business-related major
  • Additional eligibility criteria available in application form

Internship Details:

  • Paid internship position
  • Work with a local city, town, or county finance department
  • Contribute to broad range of activities within the finance department
  • Cash scholarship awarded upon successful completion

Geographic Scope: Arizona

Contact Information:

  • Email: info@gfoaz.org
  • Phone: 602-258-5786

How to Apply

Application Process

  1. Complete the Student Internship/Scholarships Application Form
  2. Submit by December (applications due in December)
  3. Review the Student Internship/Scholarships Information document for full eligibility criteria
  4. Host organizations may also submit applications

Deadline: December (annual)

Notification: GFOAz will notify selected student in December

Required Materials:

  • Completed application form
  • Documentation of major field of study
  • Any additional materials specified in application

Contact: info@gfoaz.org or 602-258-5786

What Government Finance Officers Association of AZ actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
1
Total given
$7,500
Median grant
$7,500
  • By dollars: Arizona 100%. Top recipient cities: Phoenix, AZ.

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Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Workforce development
  • Academic enrichment

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