Supports Top Scholars in Miami-Dade High Schools
With a mission to reward academic excellence at every public high school in Miami-Dade County, the Stamps Family Scholarship Fund at the Coral Gables Community Foundation recognizes the top seniors from Miami Dade County’s high schools with scholarships. In 2026, there were 168 awards worth $20,000 each, split over four years.
The Stamps Family has a long history of transformative philanthropy in education across the country. Now they are bringing that commitment home — investing in Miami-Dade’s most accomplished students in partnership with the Coral Gables Community Foundation. Recipients will be recognized for their academic merit, leadership, and exceptional character.
Eligible schools for 2027 include:
- All 64 ‘traditional’ Public High Schools in Miami Dade County Public Schools
- Ten specific Charters in Miami-Dade County Public Schools
- Nine specific Miami-area Catholic high schools
- Woodstock Union High School, in Woodstock, Vermont
- Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School in Chicago, Illinois
New for 2027:
- Doral Academy Prep is now an eligible school.
Requirements:
- To apply, students must obtain their transcript from the CAP Advisor, and upload it. Application is on an invitation-only basis.
- After award, students must maintain a cumulative 3.0 Grade Point Average during college studies.
- Students must write a brief note to the donors about their progess each year.
- Additional requirements may be found in the Scholarship Agreement.
For Principals and CAP Advisors
- Miami-Dade County Public Schools (Office of Student Services) is assisting the Community Foundation with coordinating an outreach to the principals and CAP advisors of 64 traditional public high schools. Principals will receive information by way of MDCPS during February about how to participate.
- Miami-Dade Charters and Catholic private schools have been contacted about how to refer students.
For Students
- The Stamps Family Scholarship application is available by invitation only.
- If you are expecting an invitation, please check your email daily between March 1 and 15, 2027 for a message sent from your school’s principal or CAP advisor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I use the funds to attend a technical school? Can I attend a school overseas?
A. Yes. The school must be an accredited educational institution. You must be enrolled full time.
Q. Can I begin school in the Summer Term?
A. You can start any time, but the scholarship will begin coverage no earlier than the Fall term. Please contact our Scholarship Program staff if you have questions about your specific school and the context. (email: scholarships@gablesfoundation.org)
Q. Does the Community Foundation pay the award directly to the student?
A. The Community Foundation pays directly to the student, unless the student expresses a desire to have the funds go directly to the school’s bursar. Receiving the scholarship directly can have tax implications and you should consult a tax professional for guidance.
Q. I’m a Stamps Family Scholarship recipient. Where do I apply to renew my award?
A. Log in at the GrantInterface.com portal and look for an assigned “Follow Up” item. Most scholarship recipients for 2024 to 2026 would do this in May or June 2027 after they get an updated transcript for the 2026-27 academic year.
Q. What GPA do I need to maintain to renew my scholarship?
A. In order to maintain the scholarship each year, the recipient must maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout his/her college studies and provide transcripts through the Community Foundation’s scholarship portal to document performance of grades and full-time attendance requirements. You’ll get a reminder from us in April, and it’s due before we can make the disbursement. There’s no need for an “official” transcript. We recommend that students download a PDF report from the school’s academic portal.
Q. I’m a current Stamps Family Scholarship awardee and wonder about receiving a 1099?
A.. The Coral Gables Community Foundation generally does not issue IRS Forms 1099 to scholarship recipients, as these payments are considered grants for educational purposes rather than compensation for services. Scholarships are typically tax-exempt if used for education related expenditures as detailed by the IRS . Please see a couple of examples below. If you are paid directly, you’ll need to keep great records about your expenses and we recommend that you seek the assistance of a tax advisor.
- For reference:
Q. I expect to finish my undergraduate degree in fewer than four years. With a Stamps Family Scholarship, can I apply unused scholarship funds to graduate school?
A. Yes — scholars who complete their undergraduate degree early may request to apply any unused annual installments toward an approved graduate or professional degree program. To be eligible:
- You must graduate from your undergraduate program in fewer than four years, using fewer than all four annual installments.
- Your graduate or professional program must begin within three academic years of your undergraduate completion.
- Any unused eligibility not utilized within three years of undergraduate completion will expire.
- All requests are subject to CGCF review and approval.
- Contingent on sustained donor support.
Exceptions to the three-year enrollment window may be granted in extraordinary circumstances, including military service, nationally competitive fellowships, or medical leave.
2027 List of 85 Eligible Schools
Private/Catholic Schools (9)
- Archbishop Coleman Carroll High School
- Belen Jesuit Preparatory School
- Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart
- Christopher Columbus High School
- Immaculata-La Salle High School
- Monsignor Edward Pace High School
- Our Lady of Lourdes Academy
- St. Brendan High School
- Cristo Rey Miami High School
Miami-Dade County Public Charter Schools (10)
- Archimedean Upper Conservatory, Kendale Lakes
- International Studies Charter High School, Miami
- Don Soffer Aventura High School, Aventura
- Doral Academy Prep
- Pinecrest Academy Charter, Miami
- The SEED School of Miami
- Somerset Academy Charter High School, Homestead
- Miami Arts Charter School, Miami
- True North Classical Academy at Sunset, Miami-Dade County
- Mater Academy Charter High, Hialeah Gardens
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (64)
- Academy for Advanced Academics
- Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High School
- American Senior High School
- Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts
- Barbara Goleman Senior High School
- BioTECH @ Richmond Heights 9-12 High School
- Booker T. Washington Senior High School
- Center for International Education
- Coral Gables Senior High School
- Coral Reef Senior High School
- Cutler Bay Senior High School
- Design and Architecture Senior High
- Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School
- Felix Varela Senior High School
- G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School
- Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
- Hialeah Senior High School
- Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School
- Homestead Senior High School
- International Studies Preparatory Academy
- iPrep Academy North
- iPreparatory Academy
- ITECH @ Thomas A. Edison Educational Center
- JC Bermudez Doral Senior High School
- John A. Ferguson Senior High School
- Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy
- Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial High School (aka LEO)
- Maritime and Science Technology Academy (aka MAST Key Biscayne)
- MAST @ FIU Biscayne Bay Campus
- Medical Academy for Science and Technology (aka MAST Homestead)
- Miami Arts Studio 6-12 @ Zelda Glazer
- Miami Beach Senior High School
- Miami Carol City Senior High School
- Miami Central Senior High School
- Miami Coral Park Senior High School
- Miami Edison Senior High School
- Miami Jackson Senior High School
- Miami Killian Senior High School
- Miami Lakes Educational Center
- Miami Norland Senior High School
- Miami Northwestern Senior High School
- Miami Palmetto Senior High School
- Miami Senior High School
- Miami Southridge Senior High School
- Miami Springs Senior High School
- Miami Sunset Senior High School
- New World School of the Arts
- North Miami Beach Senior High School
- North Miami Senior High School
- Robert Morgan Educational Center
- Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School
- School for Advanced Studies – North
- School for Advanced Studies – South
- School for Advanced Studies – West
- School for Advanced Studies – Wolfson
- School for Advanced Studies – Homestead
- South Dade Senior High School
- South Miami Senior High School
- Southwest Miami Senior High School
- TERRA Environmental Research Institute
- Westland Hialeah Senior High School
- William H. Turner Technical Arts High School
- Young Men’s Preparatory Academy
- Young Women’s Preparatory Academy
Two schools outside Florida with connections to the Stamps Family
- Woodstock Union High School, Woodstock, Vermont
- The Mother McAuley High School, Chicago, Illinois
Additional Support
Please contact the Scholarship Program team at scholarships@gablesfoundation.org.
Awards History
Browse a list of the 2025 Stamps Family Scholarship awards, which were presented May 13, 2025.