2026 Scholarship Opportunities
Supporting Professional Development and the Next Generation of Public Finance Professionals

Ohio GFOA’s 2026 Scholarship Program provided financial assistance to help offset the costs of conferences, educational programs, and professional development opportunities. Through these scholarships, Ohio GFOA is proud to support lifelong learning, leadership development, and continued engagement in the governmental finance profession.

We congratulate this year’s scholarship recipients and are pleased to support their continued professional growth and commitment to the public finance profession.

First-Time Annual Conference Scholarship

Travis Banks, Utility Billing Supervisor, City of Middletown
Christian Baughman, Treasurer, City of Wadsworth
Skylar Brocious, Accountant, Auditor of State Ohio, East Region
Jill Lindhorst, Director of Finance, City of Tiffin
Robbie Kehl, Fiscal Officer, Muskingum County Library System
Tammy Polen, Fiscal Officer, Wayne Township Fiscal Officer

GFOA Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) Program Scholarship

Jennifer Howland, Finance Director, City of Bedford
Derek Morgan, Senior Finance Specialist, City of Montgomery

Traditional Student College Scholarship

Breanna Ball, Senior at Otterbein University, majoring in Accounting; formerly an intern at Julian & Grube, Inc.

GFOA Fall Leadership Academy Scholarship

Megan Miller, Director of Finance, City of Grandview Heights

We are proud to invest in the professional development of our members and the next generation of public finance professionals.

Check back in early 2027 for information about Ohio GFOA’s 2027 scholarship opportunities.