Small Town Scholarship Program
Scholarship Committee will consider all applications, deliberate on the factors of eligibility, and designate the scholarship awards for all of one calendar year. The actual presentation of the awards will occur at the Annual TMCA Awards Banquet, held in conjunction with the TMCCP Advanced Institute. Scholarship winners will be notified that they have received a scholarship.
The deadline for annual scholarship applications is June 15, 2025
The recipient(s) will be notified by August 15, 2025
Purpose of Scholarship
The scholarship program is intended to assist members working in Texas municipalities with a population of 5,000 or fewer. TMCCP recognizes the unique challenges faced by small-town clerks’ offices and is committed to helping them access the training and resources they need to succeed. The award must be used during 2026 for enrollment fees, book loan fee, seminar registration, and/or travel expenses
Scholarship Administration
The Chair of the Scholarship Committee must receive all scholarship applications by June 15, 2025
The TMCA, Inc., treasurer disburses scholarship funds to the recipient(s) on a cost-reimbursement basis not to exceed the amount(s) awarded. The recipient(s) shall be reimbursed for qualifying expenses incurred between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31 of the year following the award of scholarship.
The recipient must submit the Request for Reimbursement Form along with a copy of receipt(s) to receive payment for reimbursable expenses.
Eligible Applicants
- Applicant must be a member of TMCA in good standing.
- Applicant must be a new enrollee or have been enrolled in the program less than 2 years.
- Applicant must be a municipal employee.
- Application must include a letter of commitment from the applicant outlining how the scholarship will impact their professional development
Selection Criteria
