WMCA'S purpose includes:
- Promoting professional and educational standards for Municipal Clerks in various local governments of the State of Washington.
- Provide improved local governmental services in the State.
- Promoting the purposes defined in the Constitution of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks.
As part of our ongoing focus on providing our members with educational opportunities, we have developed several scholarships that provide financial assistance to members who might not be able to participate due to funding restrictions.
Please direct any questions to the Scholarship Committee Co-Chair’s, Kim Agfalvi at 360-893-9008 and Jason Seth at 425-430-6502
Please review the Scholarship Guidelines prior to submitting your application for:
- WMCA General Scholarship (for WMCA Annual Conference, Spring Academy or Fall Academy, Fall Athenian Dialogue (or combined Fall Athenian and Academy) (Page 1)
- Margery Price Scholarship Program (for those who have attained their CMC designation and would like to attend Spring Academy, PD IV, Fall Conference, an Athenian Dialogue, or IIMC Conference) (Page 2)
- Northwest Clerks Institute PD I, PD II, PD III and PDIV Scholarship (Page 3)
Scholarship Recipients
Please submit the following items to receive reimbursement for your WMCA scholarship award:
- Scholarship Reimbursement Request Form
- Copy of Certificate of Attendance/Completion
| Event |
Scholarship |
Application Period |
| WMCA Annual Conference |
Registration or Lodging |
Scholarship applications are due by:
January 31, 2025
|
| WMCA Annual Conference - First Time Attendee |
Registration and Lodging (3 nights at Conference Hotel Rate) |
Scholarship applications are due by:
January 31, 2025
|
| Spring Academy |
Registration or Lodging |
Scholarship applications are due by:
January 31, 2025
|
| IIMC Advanced Academy or IIMC Conference |
Registration or Lodging (up to $500) |
Scholarship applications due by:
March 31, 2025
|
|
Northwest Clerks Institute/ Professional Development I
|
Registration and Lodging |
Scholarship applications due by:
March 31, 2025
|
|
Northwest Clerks Institute /Professional Development II, III, and IV
|
Registration or Lodging |
Scholarship applications due by:
March 31, 2025
|
|
Fall Athenian Dialogue (only), Fall Academy (only)
or Fall Athenian and Academy (combined)
|
Registration or Lodging |
Scholarship applications due by:
August 31, 2025
|
Scholarships may also be available from IIMC and regional clerks associations.
TRAINING REIMBURSEMENTS
Click on the links below for more information about reimbursements
from the following insurance authorities:
Washington Cities Insurance Authority (WCIA)
WCIA will reimburse member entities once a year for the following trainings:
WMCA Fall Academy
WMCA Spring Academy
Northwest Clerks Institute – Professional Development I
Northwest Clerks Institute – Professional Development II
Northwest Clerks Institute – Professional Development III
Northwest Clerks Institute – Professional Development IV
Cities Insurance Authority of Washington (CIAW)
CIAW offers scholarships to their members for training that further develops the
applicant’s abilities in his/her position or improving the functions of the entity.
AWC RMSA Co-operative Scholarship Programs
RMSA has a budgeted amount set aside on a first-come-first-serve basis,
to help members attend workshops and trainings.
