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Mayor Henry Milander Public Service Scholarship

 

This scholarship honors the legacy of Mayor Henry Milander, who served as the Mayor of Hialeah from 1943-1945 nd from 1947 until his passing in 1974. Widely known as the "people's mayor," Mayor Milander was a beloved figure in South Florida, guiding Hialeah through a period of remarkable growth and transformation. To honor his lifelong dedication to the community, his family established the scholarship to support the next generation of public servants.

The Milander Scholarship is awarded each academic year to undergraduate and master-level students in Public Administration who have demonstrated a record of academic achievement and who are committed to pursuing a career in public service. For more information click here.

 

  • Eligibility

    • Enrollment and GPA: Must be a full-time, degree seeking undergraduate or master's-level student in Public Administration with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher (at FIU or a previous educational institution).
    • Financial Need: Demonstrated financial need, as determined by the University's Financial Aid Office.
    • Leadership and Service: Demonstrated potential for civic leadership alongside a sincere interest in and commitment to public service.
    • Geographic Preference: First preference will be given to applicants who are high school graduates and/or current residents of Hialeah, Miami Lakes and Miami Springs.

     Recipient Responsibilities

    • Recipients must maintain full-time enrollment status and remain in good academic standing for the duration of the award period.
  • Application Instructions

    Click here to submit the scholarship application. The application survey will ask you to complete the following steps:

    • Provide your name, Panther ID, and student email address.
    • Answer the multiple-choice questions used to determine preference and eligibility
    • Upload an updated resume
    • Upload a 500-700-word essay explaining your commitment to public service (supported by experiential examples), career plans, and your potential for civic leadership.
    Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 25th.

Anne Ackerman Public Service Scholarship

 

In 1989, the Forum of North Dade established the Anne Ackerman Public Service Scholarship in honor of the memory and contributions of Anne Ackerman to public service in South Florida. The Ackerman Scholarship is awarded in the spring of each academic year.

  • Eligibility
    • Full-time degree seeking graduate student in Public Administration at FIU
    • Currently residing in Miami-Dade County
    • Financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office
    • Must maintain a 3.0 GPA or greater each semester and cumulatively
    • Preference will be given to graduates of a Miami-Dade County high school
  • Application Instructions
    • Submit a copy of license is required
    • 1-2 page letter of application (should explain the student's record of public service and offer examples of experiences that reflect either a record or a potential for civic leadership)
    • An updated resume

    Application Deadline: TBD

Contact Us

Master of Public Administration
Florida International University
Modesto A. Maidique PCA 257
11200 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33199
Tel: 305-348-8409
Fax: 305-348-5848
E-mail: sali@fiu.edu