Financial Aid

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

• Open Door Grant
  Are you currently enrolled in a workforce program? Do you currently reside in the state of Florida? If so, you may be eligible for Open Door. We will cover your tuition balance, exams, books, uniforms, and more. Funds will be applied after all other scholarships, financial aid, and grants funds have been applied.
• Florida First Responder Scholarship Program
  The Florida First Responder Scholarship Program is created to assist in the recruitment of law enforcement officers, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and firefighters within the state by providing financial assistance to trainees who enroll in an approved training program.

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