The Miami-Dade County Community Services Department is accepting applications for educational scholarships aimed at helping young residents pursue college or vocational training.
The scholarships, offered through the department’s Community Advisory Committees, will provide $2,000 awards to eligible applicants. Applications are open through April 17, 2026.
The program is available to individuals ages 16 to 25 who are high school seniors, currently enrolled in a college or vocational institution, or planning to attend one in fall 2026.
Applicants must live in one of the designated Community Advisory Committee target areas and have a household income that does not exceed 200% of the Community Services Block Grant poverty income guidelines.
Eligible communities include Little Havana, Allapattah, Brownsville, Coconut Grove, Culmer, Edison, Little River, Florida City, Goulds, Hialeah, Liberty City, Naranja, Opa-locka, Perrine, South Beach, South Miami and Wynwood.
Recipients will be selected based on academic achievement and other factors. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 to qualify. Additional criteria include financial need, community service hours, employment history and the submission of a personal essay.
Officials said the scholarship program is designed to help young residents from qualifying communities pursue higher education and workforce training opportunities. The application is available online, and applicants with questions can contact the program at cacscholarship@miamidade.gov.
