ABOUT THE PROGRAM

CAJPA recognizes this scholarship program in the memory of John Keenan, a long-term supporter of CAJPA. Mr. Keenan was a pioneer in the JPA industry and believed that JPAs assisted public agencies to retain their valuable dollars for their risk management success rather than an insurance company reaping those rewards.

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SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA & GUIDELINES

• Two (2) CAJPA conference registrations are available on an annual basis with additional funding to cover travel expenses as determined upon selection.
• Candidate must be committed to serving the public through employment at one of California’s public risk-sharing pools.
• Individual has some type of hardship situation or whose organizations may have had to reduce travel or continuing education reimbursement.
• Individuals’ employer supports their continuing education, but may not consider sending them due to their position or level within the agency or budget constraints. 
• Scholarship applications are accepted year-round. Scholarship applications are reviewed by CAJPA staff and ratified by the Board of Directors at their regularly scheduled meetings throughout the year. Upon approval, candidates will be notified of scholarship awards by CAJPA association staff.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates must submit a Keenan Scholarship Application.
  
• Candidates must include a letter of recommendation.
  
• A 300-word essay about their current and future career goals

Please submit the application (including supplemental attachments listed above) for consideration to info@cajpa.org with the subject line reading:  Keenan Scholarship. Applications are accepted year-round.  

CAJPA’s Scholarship Program strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant because of the individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any other characteristic protected by law.