Michael Mawhinney Memorial Scholarship

Those who knew Mike know that he was extremely funny, a born entertainer, a gifted athlete, tenaciously loyal, and that he loved his family and friends with limitless heart.

 

You may also know that for much of his life he fought a courageous battle against mental illness, a battle he tragically lost on January 13, 2022. He’s now at peace.

 

In addition to his family and friends, two of the things Mike was proudest of were 1) his time spent at Fort Lauderdale High School  where he was a two-sport letterman in baseball and football 2) his many years spent as a Fort Lauderdale Police Officer.

 

To honor his legacy, we've created the Michael Mawhinney Memorial Scholarship Fund to be awarded annually to one Fort Lauderdale High School senior in the Pre Law and Public Affairs Magnet School  who intends to pursue a career in criminal justice.

 

We will award one graduating senior with demonstrated financial need $1,000 annually to help cover the cost of college / vocational studies (this can include helping cover tuition, books, etc.). Mike's family will work with Fort Lauderdale High to determine selection criteria and will have input on each selection decision.

 

Our initial fundraising goal is $2,000, which will enable us to award the scholarship to one new recipient for the next 2 years. Our goal is to continue to raise money to fund the scholarship and potentially increase the award amount in perpetuity.

 

 

(Cover Photo Credit: Julieann Nordstrom)