The Raymond C. Sittig Scholarship is an academic scholarship is in honor and memory of Raymond C. Sittig, long-time executive director of the Florida League of Cities and champion of Home Rule powers. Ray came to Florida to become a city manager but instead of working for one city he was a champion for all cities. He served as executive director for 25 years and when he retired he was named executive director emeritus. In 1978 Ray agreed to be the FCCMA’s administrator out of respect for the profession and his desire to build a strong relationship between FCCMA and the FLC.
The scholarship recipient will receive a $2,500 academic scholarship and will be recognized at the Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 31, 2014 at the FCCMA Annual Conference in Orlando.
Students enrolled during the summer or fall of 2014 pursuing in a graduate public administration or related degree at a Florida-based college or university are eligible to apply.
The scholarship recipient demonstrates a strong commitment to pursuing a career in local government management, successfully balances both school and personal endeavors, understands the ICMA Code of Ethics and the council/manager form of government.
A Complete 2014 Raymond C. Sittig Scholarship Program Application Must Include:
- A completed application form
- Proof of acceptance into a public administration or related program,
- An official transcript of college level coursework (this must be in a sealed envelope from the university)
- A resume
- Two letters of recommendation
- An essay of approximately 500 words based on the following criteria: Governments have the need to be advocates just as individuals, businesses and organizations need advocacy. Florida’s cities and counties expend advocacy efforts at the local, regional, state and national level. Within the public administration profession, many city and county managers wear the “hat” of being a spokesperson for the local government in its intergovernmental relationships. This role was very important to Mr. Sittig and was a rallying cry of his across the state as he worked with Florida’s municipal issues. Please share in your essay how you have been part of an advocacy effort (in high school or college community service) where you helped to express needs, argue for assistance, or educate others on behalf of that entity. Examples include being in Key Club, faith-based organizations, community civic groups, sorority/ fraternity philanthropic cause, etc.
For more information or questions contact Carol Russell at crussell@flcities.com
