Scholarship Funds Available
South Dakota Association of Code Enforcement Scholarship Funds
Applicant must be a member of the South Dakota Association of Code Enforcement (SoDACE) or become one prior to scholarship award. Scholarship funds must be used to educate and enhance the performance of the duties of the Code Enforcement Officer.
The Scholarship fund allows for up to $1,000.00 per year. These funds may be awarded to more than one applicant at the discretion of the SoDACE Board. All scholarship funds are subject to SoDACE board approval. Educational opportunities are not limited strictly to in-state.
A copy of applicant’s City Councils’ approval for the travel must be received with application.
All applications must be received in the office of the SDML, 208 Island Drive, Ft. Pierre, SD 57532 or faxed to 605-224-8655 no later than April 1 each year to be eligible. Applications will be reviewed and notification of award given at the Spring meeting.
An official scholarship form can be obtained by visiting www.sdmunicipalleague.org then the Code Enforcement section under the Affiliate Organizations tab.
The 2018 South Dakota Association of Code Enforcement Spring Training will be held May 9 & 10 at the Ramkota Hotel in Pierre. SD Governmental Finance Officers’ Association Scholarship Funds
Applicant must be a member of the South Dakota Governmental Finance Officers’ Association (SDGFOA) or become one prior to scholarship award.
Scholarship funds must be used to educate and enhance the performance of your duties as Finance Officer or Assistant Finance Officer. An applicant may apply for one of the following Scholarship categories per year.
FO School Scholarship Funds: • Applicant must be from a second or third class municipality. • A copy of applicant’s City Councils’ approval to attend FO School must be received with the application. • The Scholarship fund allows for up to $800.00 per year. These funds may be awarded to more than one applicant at the discretion of the Board.
Professional Development Class or College Course Scholarship Funds: • Applicant must be from a second or third class municipality if city is paying expenses. A copy of the City Councils’ approval to attend the course must be received with the application. • Applicant an be from any size municipality if applicant is paying expenses. • A copy of the course description or agenda that includes the cost, must be included in the application. • The Scholarship fund allows for up to $800.00 per year. These funds may be awarded to more than one applicant at the discretion of the Board. Reimbursement for expenses will be made upon receipt of documentation of course completion from award recipient.
All applications must be submitted to the SDML, 208 Island Drive, Fort Pierre, SD 57532 or faxed to 605-224-8655 no later than April 1 each year to be eligible. Applications will
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