Financial Aid

The MDC Board of Trustees scholarship is awarded to students who are graduating with an Associate's Degree and planning on pursuing a Bachelor's Degree. The scholarship is valued at $5,000. Eight students are selected to receive the award - one from each campus.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be an Associate’s degree-seeking student pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Must have a minimum 3.50 cumulative Grade Point Average.
• Must demonstrate financial need
• If applicant transferred from another institution, he or she must have earned the majority of their credits at Miami Dade College.

Students must submit the following:

1. An essay, at least 500 words on the following topic: "Explain your long-range educational goals and write a brief statement as to why you deserve the award for which you are applying"
2. Copy of your current Miami Dade College unofficial transcript
3. A resume
4. At least two letter(s) of recommendation addressed to the Miami Dade College Board of Trustees Transfer Scholarship Committee. (One must be from a College Faculty)
5. Proof of service hours completed
6. The completed SAI Calculator for 2023-2024 if FAFSA is not on file
7. Proof of Admissions application sent to a senior institute or an acceptance letter

If have additional documents to submit with your application, please use the MDC Board of Trustees Scholarship Additional Document Upload Form or via mail to your campus Student Dean's office.

We encourage all applications to be submitted electronically. The deadline to apply is March 21st, 2024.

2024-2025 MDC Essay-based Scholarship

You will be asked a series of questions that will help us find the right MDC scholarship for you. The deadline is May 1st.

First Year Student Scholarships

Did you just graduate high school and are entering college for the first time? These scholarships may be for you. Students can only receive 1 First Year Student Scholarship.

• American Dream
  An MDC award that covers the in-state portion of tuition for two years of courses for all Miami Dade high school graduates who qualify.
• Fast Track Sharks
  Get an early start to your college education by enrolling in the summer term following high school graduation. You can earn up to 6 credits at no cost!
• Future Ready
  Miami Dade College’s Future Ready Miami-Dade Scholarship ensures all Miami-Dade County residents can complete an associate degree at Miami Dade College at zero cost.
• The Honors College
  This scholarship covers all in-state tuition, fees and books and is available to high-achieving students who are accepted into the Honors College. Recipients have the flexibility to use other scholarships for living expenses and supplies.
• MDC Presidential Scholars
  This program offers customized services and opportunities. The scholarship covers tuition and fees for two years for courses for Miami Dade graduates who qualify. Recipients will also receive a $500.00 stipend during the fall and spring terms and $250.00 during the summer term.
• Rising Scholars Program
  Provides free tuition for up to two years, plus academic and co-curricular experiences to equip students with the knowledge, resources, and skills for success.

More Featured Scholarships

• Board of Trustees Award
  Awarded to students who are graduating with an A.A. and planning on transferring to a four-year university.
• Bright Futures
  A lottery-funded scholarship program that rewards students for their academic achievement.
• Last Mile Completion (LMC) Scholarship
  The Last Mile Completion Scholarship offers financial resources to students who left college with 13 or fewer credit hours remaining to complete their degree.
• UpSkill Miami Scholarship
  Miami Dade College has partnered with United Way Miami to provide scholarships for students and future professionals in the South Florida healthcare community.

The application period for Upskill Miami scholarship is closed. Please check back in the future for additional updates

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