What does the 2025 Early Career Training Scholarship provide?

Professional Training

• Listen to top-notch speakers from federal, state and local government, academia and the private sector.
• Network and learn from experts in the field of government financial management.
• Attend PDT sessions, earning up to 24 CPEs.

Scholarship Benefits

• Complimentary registration for the entire event.
• Hotel expenses covered (with the exception of incidentals).
• One-on-one mentor assigned to guide recipient around the event.
• Recognition during the PDT awards ceremony, including a certificate of participation.
• Invitation to the annual PDT young professionals session.
• Headshot and AGA chapter(s) displayed on AGA's website for one year.
• Featured in future AGA publications and social media.

Applicant Requirements:

• Be a first-time PDT attendee.
• Be an AGA member in good standing.
• Be under the age of 35 as of Jul. 30, 2025, and or have 3 years or less of professional work experience.
• Work directly for the government (employee/contractor).
• Be available for the duration of PDT, and be able to assist at the AGA registration booth and other AGA activities throughout PDT.