Scholarship Information
Write an essay on the theme "What My Municipal Government Does Best". Your essay should be based on your perceptions and experiences with your municipality’s local government. The essay should consider the public contributions of your municipal government.
Length: Approximately 500 words. Recommended Times New Roman, Double space, 12- font. Please use paper clips, not staples.
Deadline: Essays must be submitted to your hometown mayor by March 8, 2024
Judging Criteria: -- Judging is based solely on the essay. Please do not include any other
information such as transcripts and references.
-- Appropriateness of theme
-- Effective articulation of theme
-- Originality
-- Technical composition, spelling, and syntax.
Return completed application and essay to [email protected]
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The New Jersey State League of Municipalities is a voluntary association created to help communities do a better job of self-government through pooling information resources and brainpower. The League is authorized by state statute and since 1915, has been serving local officials throughout the Garden State. All of New Jersey’s 564 municipalities are members of the League. The 564 mayors and 13,000 elected and appointed officials of member municipalities are entitled to all of the services and privileges of the League.
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These Affiliate Organizations Form an Integral Part of the League:
Association of Municipal Assessors of New Jersey
New Jersey Institute of Local Government Attorneys
New Jersey Building Officials Association
Municipal Clerks’ Association of New Jersey, Inc.
Municipal Court Administrators Association of New Jersey
Municipal Electrical Inspectors Association of New Jersey, Inc.
New Jersey Society of Municipal Engineers, Inc.
Government Finance Officers Association of New Jersey
New Jersey State Fire Prevention and Protection Association
NJACCHO – Health Officers
Jersey Access Group
New Jersey Municipal Management Association
New Jersey Planning Officials, Inc.
New Jersey State Plumbing Inspectors Association, Inc.
New Jersey State Municipal Prosecutors Association
American Public Works Association – New Jersey Chapter
Governmental Purchasing Association of New Jersey
Community Recreation Society of New Jersey
Registrars Association of New Jersey
Tax Collectors and Treasurers Association of New Jersey
Municipal Welfare Association of New Jersey