Established by the Coral Gables Community Foundation’s Board of Directors in 2015, this 4-year scholarship is given annually to students who have demonstrated overall academic achievement and dedication to service within the school and in his/her community. The Foundation also considers applicants’ financial need and personal experiences.
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
- Overall minimum GPA of 3.0 in high school (un-weighted GPA, a.k.a. “State” GPA on your transcript)
- Attends Coral Gables Senior High School and has for at least two years
- Plans to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student in post secondary college or university
- Personal Statement of Financial Need
- Family information – have your parents attended or completed college?
- Summary of Community Service Activities
- Standardized Test (SAT or ACT required, unless you affirm that your school does not require it.)
- Student Aid Index (SAI, from your FAFSA or the Federal Student Aid Estimator)
- Essay: “Have there been obstacles you have overcome or events you have experienced that have helped define who you are or what you want, which you would like the Scholarship Committee to be aware of when reviewing your application?”
- Student Aid Index (SAI) number from your FAFSA student financial aid application.
- Summary of Community Service Activities/Resume
VALUE
The value of the Scholarship is up to $10,000 over the course of up to 4 years. The scholarship is distributed in installments of up to $2,500 per year.
Checks are sent directly from the Coral Gables Community Foundation to the bursar’s office of the recipient’s college or university.
MAINTENANCE
In order to maintain the scholarship each year, the recipient must
- Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA throughout his/her college studies.
- Attend an accredited college or university and be enrolled full-time.
- Send transcripts to the Foundation upon the completion of each academic year.
Note: We no longer request a “Letter of Recommendation” for this scholarship.
Recent Awards History