The Broward County City Management Association (BCCMA) is pleased to announce the 2024 Scholarship Program to support students pursuing education and careers in Public Administration. The purpose of the Broward County City Management Association is to regularly bring together local government professional administrators to stimulate the highest standards of public service and administration and to promote good fellowship and closer intergovernmental relationships. Supporting the educational endeavors is aligned with BCCMA’s goal of community problem solving and improving the quality of life for the residents of Broward and the various communities which we serve.
Policies and Procedures
Scholarship Availability
The Broward County City Management Association will sponsor five (5) individual $1,000 scholarships for expenses associated with academic endeavors at a college or university for students studying public administration, political science, or a government related field.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must:
- Be enrolled during the summer or fall of 2024 and be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in an accredited program that is administered through a campus in Florida;
- Be pursuing a major in public administration, political science, or a government related field;
- Be a permanent resident of Broward County;
- Have a minimum cumulative unweighted grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale), verified by a school transcript.
- Government employees that are receiving tuition reimbursement from their employers are ineligible.
Application
Qualifying students must submit a completed application. The application must include an essay telling us about your educational aspirations, future goals and career plans in public service, and why you believe public service is important. Additionally, an official transcript, a resume and two letters of recommendation are required to be considered for the scholarship. Please contact the BCCMA Scholarship Committee at Scholarships@bccmabroward.com if you have any questions.
Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on May 15, 2024. Finalists will be contacted via email for oral interviews to be held shortly thereafter. All required documents can be uploaded to the BCCMA Scholarship Application portal at www.bccmabroward.com or can be sent to: [email protected]
