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The South Florida Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) proudly announces the 2025 Congresswoman Carrie P. Meek & Dr. Ray DeArrigunaga Memorial Scholarships, honoring two champions of civic leadership and public service.
We invite eligible students to apply for these $500 scholarships, which will be awarded at the ASPA South Florida Awards Luncheon on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Scott Galvin Community Center in North Miami.
Attendance at the event is required to receive the scholarship.
RSVP for the Awards Luncheon: ASPASoFLA2025Awards.eventbrite.com
Eligibility
Applicants must:
• Be enrolled and seeking a degree at a college or university in South Florida (Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach Counties)
• Show a strong commitment to public service through:
• Community volunteer work
• Employment in a public or nonprofit agency
• Academic or civic engagement
Required Materials
• Proof of current enrollment
• Unofficial transcript (minimum 3.0 GPA)
• One (1) letter of recommendation from a professor or supervisor
• A 500-word personal essay outlining your academic journey and dedication to public service.
Application Deadline: May 20, 2025
The Dewey W. Knight Jr Scholarship application deadline is February 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Applicants compete for a scholarship of up to $750 and no less than $500. Students must be currently enrolled and seeking a degree from a College or University in South Florida.
The Girls in Government Scholarship application deadline is 3/21/2025. Applicants must submit via email a 500-word essay or 2 1/2 to 3-minute video explaining “Why Women in Local Government and How Can Agencies Increase the Number of Women in Leadership Positions?”
The Natasha Seijas “Women in Public Service” Scholarship application deadline is 3/21/2025. Applicants compete for a scholarship of up to $1,000 and no less than $500. The student must be female.