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Student Committee

Please email Melissa Ferruzza to join committee

The Student Committee is responsible for the following:​

  • Act as liaison between SSPRPA and local universities, colleges, and high schools.

  • Act as SSPRPA advocate group to students about the positions and opportunities available to them within the field.

  • Undergraduate Student Scholarship

  • Graduate Scholarship

 

We are also looking into developing the following:

  • Internship Database 

  • Mock Interviews and Resume Review Workshop

  • SSPRPA Student Mentor Program

The 2026 Scholarship Window is now OPEN.

SSPRPA has established educational scholarships (Undergraduate and Graduate opportunities) to assist students and professionals in furthering their educational endeavors.

The application window for 2026 is now OPEN. If you have any questions, Melissa Ferruzza at mferruzza@olparks.com'

Undergraduate Scholarship

Graduate Scholarship

Meeting Schedule
All meetings will be held via zoom at this time. We will plan to transition a few of these to an in person format through the year.

October 29th 11:30am

November 12th 10:00am

December 10th at 10:00am

January 14th at 10:00am

February 11th at 10:00am

March 11th at 10:00am

April 8th at 10:00am

Zoom Information

2010 - present

2010 - present

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South Suburban Park and Recreation Professional Association is a 501(c)3 charitable foundation.

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