Scholarships

The Township Governance Academy (TGA) is a voluntary credentialing program intended to give township board members the advanced knowledge and enhanced skills needed to make effective decisions for the benefit of their township.

Created by the Michigan Townships Association (MTA)--a 501(c)(4), not-for-profit organization serving Michigan's 1,240 townships and more than 6,500 elected officials--the Academy is designed to move elected officials to a higher level of performance and make their service on the township board a more rewarding one.

The Township Governance Academy consists of 11 "core curriculum" courses, which address the governance areas identified as essential within MTA's core competencies, and elective credits. The coursework can be completed in as few as 18 months, although the average will be between two and three years. For details about the Academy, click here.

Ultimate authority for governing the Academy resides with MTA's Board of Directors. The MTA Education Center is the chief administrator of the Academy as well as the scholarship program.

Thanks to our main sponsor--BS&A Software--along with our supporting sponsors, the Burnham & Flower Insurance Group, Foresight Group, and General Code, several "Governance in Action" scholarships are available to elected officials in member townships, based on demonstrated financial need and other criteria. To apply for a  scholarship, click here. The deadline to apply is March 1.