The McGovern Scholarship is in honor of Probate and Family Court Judge Sheila McGovern, and offers free attendance at MA AFCC’s Annual Conference to Probation Officers.  Two such scholarships are available in 2026.

Complete the following application. All submissions are confidential and are reviewed by the 2026 Scholarship Committee. If you have any questions about the application please contact the Massachusetts Chapter at admin@maafcc.org

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Name *

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Current Discipline *

• Chief Probation Officer
• Asst. Chief Probation Officer
• Probation Officer
• Asst. Probation Officer

Years of Service *

• 0 to 2 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 6 years or greater

Current Division Assignment *

 Are there any aspects of your identity that you would like to share (i.e., sexual orientation, gender expression, language bilingual/multilingual, Person with disabilities, religion)? Please note that any response to this question, or lack thereof, will not affect your application.

Are You a member of AFCC & MA-AFCC *

• Yes
• No

Have you ever attended an AFCC Conference *

• Yes
• No

If your answer is no, how did you learn about this conference?

If you have attended an AFCC Conference, when or which conference?

Will you receive additional funding support from your employer or another source? *

• Yes
• No

Are you being compensated for attending the conference? *

• Yes
• No

Explain how this conference will enhance your work with court-involved children and families and why your experience makes you a strong scholarship candidate. Please limit your response to150 words or less. *

Describe your involvement with the AFCC or the MA-AFCC Chapter in the last five (5) years. Please limit your response to 150 words or less. *

If you are granted the McGovern scholarship to attend the conference, there is an expectation that you will share the knowledge you gain from the conference with other court personnel, including colleagues and other probation officers in your county. Please let us know the efforts you will make to share the information: *

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