The South Carolina City and County Management Association supports the next generation of local government leaders through its scholarship program for current MPA students interested in pursuing a career in local government. These scholarships are endowed in memory of Max Holland and Mitch Sizemore, long-time city managers and proponents of public administration.  

The next round of SCCCMA scholarships will be awarded in Fall 2026. Each scholarship is for $2,500 and is intended to advance the educational opportunities for students interested in or currently pursuing careers in local government and administration.  In addition to the monetary award, scholarship recipients are invited to SCCCMA's Winter Meeting on behalf of the Association.

Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled in the MPA program at the College of Charleston, University of South Carolina, or Clemson University. 
• Must be actively interested in pursuing a career in local government in South Carolina

Application Materials:

• Resume
• Cover letter with statement of career intent
• 3 letters of reference (sent via application)
• Proof of current graduate GPA (unofficial transcripts accepted)

Submit application packets as one document to Autum Blanchard at blanchardas@cofc.edu.  Application deadline is October 30th, 2026. Interviews scheduled for early November 2026.