Applications are now being accepted for an annual scholarship that provides financial assistance to today’s students who are aspiring to future leadership roles in their community.
Students pursuing coursework or a degree to assist in serving local government can apply for the Michigan Townships Association’s (MTA) Robert R. Robinson Memorial Scholarship by May 31.
All undergraduate and graduate students in a Michigan college or university who are pursuing a degree in local government administration or similar coursework are eligible to apply for the scholarship. In addition, individuals — including high school students — who wish to take educational training courses, seminars or online education that would prepare them to start in (or improve their current role in) a township role may also apply.
The scholarship is a one-time award, typically up to $1,500, determined on a competitive basis by the applicant’s academic achievement, community involvement and commitment to serving local government.
Requirements include: a letter of recommendation from a professor or instructor, or an elected township official or manager/superintendent, if not yet enrolled; a copy of a resolution of support from an MTA-member township board in good standing; and a short essay on an important issue facing local government.
Additional information, including an application and sample township resolution, is available online at https://michigantownships.org/about-mta/robert-robinson-scholarship, or by contacting MTA at 517-321-6467, ext. 229.
Students pursuing coursework or a degree to assist in serving local government can apply for the Michigan Townships Association’s (MTA) Robert R. Robinson Memorial Scholarship by May 31.
All undergraduate and graduate students in a Michigan college or university who are pursuing a degree in local government administration or similar coursework are eligible to apply for the scholarship. In addition, individuals — including high school students — who wish to take educational training courses, seminars or online education that would prepare them to start in (or improve their current role in) a township role may also apply.
The scholarship is a one-time award, typically up to $1,500, determined on a competitive basis by the applicant’s academic achievement, community involvement and commitment to serving local government.
Requirements include: a letter of recommendation from a professor or instructor, or an elected township official or manager/superintendent, if not yet enrolled; a copy of a resolution of support from an MTA-member township board in good standing; and a short essay on an important issue facing local government.
Additional information, including an application and sample township resolution, is available online at https://michigantownships.org/about-mta/robert-robinson-scholarship, or by contacting MTA at 517-321-6467, ext. 229.
