We are pleased to announce that applications and nominations for the AFERM Scholarships and the 10th Annual AFERM Awards are now open! Submissions for scholarships and Award nominations are due by 5 pm ET Friday, August 30, 2024 via the AFERM website. We look forward to receiving your application and supporting you in making a significant difference in the Federal ERM Community.
Please note that the scholarships are awarded on a self-application basis. This means that to be eligible for a scholarship you should apply on your own behalf. For eligibility, application, and nomination details, please see below. For additional questions, please reach out to Marianne Roth at Past-President@aferm.org, Eliza Clark at eliclark@deloitte.com, and Andrew Arlotto at aarlotto@deloitte.com.
RIMS-CRMP-FED Scholarship
One RIMS-CRMP-FED scholarship will be awarded, valued at $1,000. The recipient may apply the $1,000 scholarship toward a self-study online course delivered in two parts: RIMS-CRMP (part 1) and FED (part 2) or toward a virtual instructor-led 2.5 day workshop. Both study options will prepare the recipient for the RIMS-CRMP-FED exam to earn the credential. The recipient will be responsible for the balance of the fees. Visit: https://www.rims.org/certification/rims-crmp-fed/resources to review the online and virtual instructor-led exam prep course options.
This scholarship is intended for professionals who are AFERM members, federal employees, and meet the degree and experience requirements as set by RIMS. Visit: https://www.rims.org/certification/rims-crmp-fed/eligibility to review the eligibility requirements.
The RIMS-CRMP-FED is a credential that was developed in cooperation with the Association for Federal Enterprise Risk Management (AFERM) and distinguishes the achievement of validated risk management competencies for an effective risk management professional in the federal government. Adding the RIMS-CRMP-FED credential to your professional profile verifies that you have achieved a high level of expertise, education and experience required to successfully manage risk and support decision making in the federal government environment.
The application on the AFERM website requires a statement of intent of maximum length 500 words.
Click Here to Apply.AFERM/George Mason University CRO Scholarship Program
One scholarship will be awarded to a recipient towards their enrollment in the George Mason University (GMU) Chief Risk Officer (CRO) Executive Development Program. The scholarship will be for use in the Fall 2024 program, which begins on October 24, 2024, and ends on March 7, 2025. The scholarship is valued at $5,500. The recipient will still be responsible for the balance of the remaining tuition (typically an additional $3,000) due prior to the start of the program.
This scholarship is named in memory of Jeanne Spencer, who was a friend to AFERM and instrumental in standing up the GMU CRO Program. The program is focused on preparing individuals to effectively execute the practices of a CRO in today’s rapidly changing business environment. In addition to receiving the GMU Executive Certificate, those successfully completing the program receive the CRO Digital Badge from GMU.
This scholarship is intended for professionals who are AFERM members and are a GS-14, GS-15, SES or equivalent level federal employee with oversight of fields such as risk, strategy, fraud, budget, performance, and/or program management. The application on the AFERM website requires a statement of intent of maximum length 500 words where the applicant can also reflect on the importance of advancing the practice of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) in the federal government through thought leadership, education, and collaboration.
Click Here to Apply.Past Scholarship Recipients
2023 AFERM/RIMS-CRMP-FED Scholarship
To be announced.
2023 AFERM/George Mason University CRO Scholarships
To be announced.
2022 AFERM/RIMS-CRMP-FED Scholarship
Sylvania Kandil, Program Analyst, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
2022 AFERM/George Mason University CRO Scholarships
Dr. Temika Edwards, Chief Risk Officer, U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General
Nikki Wood, Chief, Management Integrity & Accountability Branch, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2021 AFERM/RIMS-CRMP-FED Scholarship
Tabatha McCullom, Financial & Operational Risk Analyst, U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
2021 AFERM/George Mason University CRO Scholarship
SJ Lynch, ERM Director, Food & Drug Administration
2020 AFERM/RIMS-CRMP-FED Scholarship
Darlene Bennett, Dept. of the Navy
2020 AFERM/George Mason University CRO Scholarship
Angela Crane, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission