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UpSkill Miami Scholarship

High Skill, High Wage, and High Demand Careers

Patient in wheelchair with nurse UpSkill and United Way Miami Joint Logos

Miami Dade College has partnered with United Way Miami to provide scholarships for students and future professionals in the South Florida healthcare community. Through this partnership, eligible students may receive FREE tuition, books, fees, uniform and a stipend. Scholarships are funded through United Way Miami’s workforce fund, UpSkill Miami.

Available Programs

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Students must meet program requirements before applying
  • Must submit a 2023-2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and exhibit financial need
  • Must be a Miami-Dade County Resident
  • Must be earning below $35,000 or currently unemployed
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED
  • Must have a cumulative high school or college GPA of 2.5
  • Attend mandatory orientation

Additional Information

  • Out-of-state students are responsible for additional out-of-state costs per credit not covered by the scholarship
  • Funds will be applied at the in-state tuition rate after all other resources available to cover tuition and fees have been applied

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Thank you for your interest in the UpSkill Miami Scholarship program.

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Contact Information

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Tommie Norris
Dean - Benjamin Leon School of Nursing
tnorris1@mdc.edu
(305) 237-4039

Dr. Alwyn Leiba
Dean - School of Health Sciences
mdohs@mdc.edu
(305) 237-4300

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.
  • 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.

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