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Board of Trustees Award

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 a student graduating with an Associate's Degree and planning on pursuing a Bachelor's Degree. Must have a minimum 3.50 Grade Point Average
  • Must demonstrate financial need

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 EFC Calculator for 2022-2023 if FAFSA is not on file
7. Proof of Admissions application sent to a senior institute or an acceptance letter

Click here to apply 2023 MDC Board of Trustees Scholarship Application

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.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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!

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.

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