The Richard P. Mills Scholarship was started in 2009 by SFA and SFMI leaders to recognize New York State Education Commissioner Mills’ dedication and leadership, and his particular support of SFA members and their important work relating to school facilities. Each year SFA and SFMI offer this school facilities professional development scholarship to one deserving member in good standing to underwrite attendance at our Annual School Facilities Professional Development Conference in October and the School Facilities Managers’ Academy in December — a value of more than $1,400. The Richard P. Mills Scholarship is open to all DOF and Affiliate members with seven or fewer years of service who demonstrate extraordinary dedication to the school facilities profession and a promise for future leadership.
Candidates are nominated in writing by Chapter Presidents or State Directors of the Association. All nominees are reviewed by SFMI Board of Directors to ensure the candidates meet the criteria.
New York Schools Insurance Reciprocal (NYSIR) annually donates five scholarships for NYSSFA members to attend the School Facilities Managers’ Conference and Expo. Nominees must be a first-time conference attendee and be a SFA member in good standing. Recipients must agree to wear a badge provided by NYSIR during the duration of the conference, have their photo used in a NYSIR follow-up story, as well as be interviewed by NYSIR.
NYSIR and Utica National Insurance also each offer five scholarships each year for SFA members to attend the Spring or Winter School Facilities Managers’ Academy.
Nominations should be made by Chapter Presidents or State Directors by submitting the name and a brief statement of support for the nominee via email to sfmi@nyssfa.com.
