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, and have low family income. The Foundation also considers applicants’ motivation, 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)
- Plans to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student in a post-secondary community college, vocational, technical school or state or private four-year college or university
- Personal Statement of Financial Need
- Student Aid Index (This number is from your FAFSA Student Aid Report. Generally, looking for SAI below 7500.)
- Summary of Community Service Activities
- Recommendation from a counselor, teacher, coach, mentor or supervisor in a job/project.
- 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?”
- The Financial Aid Award letter from the school you intend to attend is requested
Preference is given to Coral Gables Senior High graduates, as well as undocumented students.
Value
The value of the 4-year 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 for 4 years. In special circumstances, this amount may be increased.
Maintenance
In order to maintain the scholarship each year, the recipient must Maintain a minimum overall 3.0 GPA throughout his/her college studies. Send complete transcripts to the Foundation upon the completion of each academic year.
Recent Award History
2025
- Govany Gaid (USF)
- Alejandro R Hernandez (FIU)
- Michelle Hernandez (Princeton)
- Juan Pablo Mercadillo (UF)
- Franko Nava-Islas (NY Institute of Tech)
- Davina Obinyan (Texas)
- Catherine Puello (MDC)
- Mateo Sanchez (MDC)
- Jessica N. Sanchez Comas (FIU)
- Perla Yannel Santos (U Virginia)
- Juan Martin Varela (2025)
2024
- Ignace Barrenechea (FIU)
- Naissa Esperance (USF)
- Ebonie Knight (Howard)
- Sara Rafael (FIU)
- Lorena Rodriguez (FIU)
- Dominick Rodriguez-Alvarez (FSU)
- Yeili Gabriela Useche (FIU)