Local Government Management Fellowship

In both their first and second year, LGM Fellows enjoy the prestige associated with working as a Management Intern for the Towns of Marana, Oro Valley, and Sahuarita.

This management internship will count as 6 units of credit towards the MPA or MPP degree requirements.

LGM Fellows must serve as an active and engaged UA ICMA Board Member, either as a de-facto position or selected by vote for one of five open positions: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Communications Chair, or Recruitment Chair.

UA ICMA board membership responsibilities include being a local government liaison for the organization, and ensuring the board's commitment to its academic year strategic plan.

Click here for more information on UA ICMA.

Valdez Fellows are also inducted into the ACMA and may attend the winter or summer conference.

Click here for more information about ACMA.

1. All applicants must apply and receive admission to the MPA or MPP program.
2. Applications for both the MPA or MPP programs and the LGM Fellowship must be received by the posted deadlines.
3. Applicants must be considered an incoming graduate student at the time of application.
   • Students currently in the AMP are not eligible to apply for the LGM Fellowship program.

1. Submit an application for admission via GradApp to the MPA or MPP program.
   • Please review the admissions criteria prior to applying:
     • MPA Admissions
     • MPP Admissions
2. Submit an application to the LGM Fellowship.
   • Please note it is strongly recommended to receive admission to the MPA or MPP program prior to applying for the LGM Fellowship.