Angel Calzadilla Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Miami Police Department
Overview
The Do The Right Thing (DTRT) Program at the Miami Police Department offers an annual scholarship to support young adults pursuing a career in law enforcement. The scholarship is intended to cover tuition for the City of Miami Police Academy and is awarded to one recipient each year. Applicants should be motivated to serve the community and meet the program's eligibility requirements. The recipient must use the award within a specified time frame following the award date.
Description: The Senior Police Executive Angel Calzadilla/Do The Right Thing Police Memorial Scholarship funds tuition for a single candidate to attend the City of Miami Police Academy.
- Annual scholarship administered by the Miami Police Department’s DTRT Program.
- Supports attendance at the City of Miami Police Academy.
- Intended for candidates pursuing service as police officers.
Eligibility & Requirements
Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria to be considered for the scholarship. The program targets young adults who meet both age and legal requirements and who are committed to pursuing police academy training. Candidates are screened for basic qualifications and legal standing prior to award. Meeting eligibility does not guarantee selection; the scholarship is competitive and limited to one recipient annually.
Eligibility: Applicants must be 18–25 years old, U.S. citizens, hold a valid driver’s license, and have no felony convictions.
- Age range: 18–25 years old.
- U.S. citizenship and valid driver’s license required.
- No felony convictions permitted.
Award Details
The scholarship covers tuition costs up to $6,100 for attendance at the City of Miami Police Academy. Only one recipient is selected each year to receive the scholarship. Award funds must be used for academy tuition and are subject to a use-by period. If the recipient does not enroll in the academy within the allowed timeframe, the scholarship is forfeited.
Award Value: Up to $6,100 toward City of Miami Police Academy tuition for one annual recipient; recipient must use the scholarship within two years of the award or forfeit it.
- Maximum award amount: $6,100.
- Applies specifically to Miami Police Academy tuition.
- Two-year use period after award; forfeiture if unused.
Application Process & Timeline
Applications for the scholarship are submitted online and must be received by the program's February deadline. Applicants should confirm the current application portal and exact deadline each year before applying. Selection is competitive and limited to a single recipient annually. The award's two-year usage window begins on the award date.
Application Timeline: Submit the online application by the February due date; verify the current year’s deadline and portal before applying.
- Online submission required.
- Annual February deadline (verify exact date each year).
- Selection results determine the start of the two-year usage period.
History & Contact
The scholarship was established in memory of Senior Police Executive Angel Calzadilla, who passed away in 2011 after a private battle with cystic fibrosis. The award honors his service and supports youth who demonstrate the potential to serve the Miami community as police officers. The DTRT Program is known for recognizing and rewarding positive behavior and community-focused actions among local youth. For questions about the scholarship or academy requirements, applicants should contact the program or the academy registrar directly.
History of the Award: Created to honor Senior Police Executive Angel Calzadilla (d. 2011) and his commitment to the community.
- Established in memory of Senior Police Executive Angel Calzadilla.
- Recognizes positive youth behavior and supports police careers.
- Contact for scholarship questions: 305-603-6957 or [email protected]; academy registrar Mabel Gonzalez: 305-603-6616.