Oregon APWA Scholastic Foundation Public Administration Scholarship

PSU Lindberg Scholarship Application

The Oregon Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) will award a scholarship to a student enrolled in the Public Administration program in the College of Urban and Public Affairs at Portland State University. The scholarship is named for former Portland City Commissioner Michael Lindberg, and was established to recognize and financially assist students who are interested in pursuing a career in Public Works Administration. The amount for the current academic year is $2000.

Eligibility

Students who have achieved graduate standing at the beginning of the academic year of the award will be considered for the scholarship. Students who have completed 30 credits within the MPA program will again be eligible for the award during a subsequent year, provided they maintain eligibility for the scholarship. Course work must be taken at Portland State University. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Selection Criteria

Graduate standing at the beginning of the academic year of the award.
Student enrolled in a program working toward a Master of Public Administration degree, with major interest in Public Works administration.

Academic achievement.

Demonstrated financial need for the scholarship.

United States citizen; 4-year resident of the State of Oregon.

Procedure

Complete the Biographical Data Form provided by the College of Urban and Public Affairs and deliver it to the Public Administration department. Be sure that your application includes the following information: academic achievement (GPA), employment experience, student activities, community service, financial resources, long term career goals, and three letters of recommendation, at least one of which shall be from a public works professional.
Selection of the recipient shall be based on department recommendation, subject to the concurrence of the Oregon Chapter APWA Executive Board.
Awards will be disbursed one-half during Fall term, and one-half at the beginning of Winter term.
College recommendations and supporting biographical data and transcripts must be submitted to the APWA Scholarship Committee by October 29.

For more information contact Chapter Scholarship Chair: Victoria Saager