QUESTIONS? ASK MDC BOT 0 Financial Aid Toggle Financial Aid navigation Scholarships Facebook Twitter Miami-Dade College offers various scholarship opportunities for new, continuing, returning, and transfer students. Scholarship eligibility can be based on factors such as program of study, community service, extracurricular activities, residency, campus/club organization, financial need, veteran, etc. By submitting the MDC General Scholarship Application, you have the chance to be matched with one out of 300+ available scholarship opportunities. All students are invited to apply for the scholarships we offer, so whether domestic, international or DACA. Mission Statement To link students with college scholarship opportunities provided through the generous support of our donor community to pursue their educational goals. Scholarship Terms Students must enroll in at least 6 degree-seeking credits for each term a scholarship is awarded. The scholarship award can only be used at MDC and is non-transferable. 2021-2022 Scholarship Important Dates Fall-Spring term scholarships Application Opens: December 8, 2020 Application Deadline: May 1, 2021 Award Notifications: December 7, 2021 How to Apply 1. Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 2. Visit the MDC scholarship webpage 3. Click on the Scholarship Application to Begin 4. Answer all Required and Applicable Questions 5. Submit the Scholarship Application by the Required Deadline 6. Check Your Email Search for Scholarships Featured Scholarships Other Scholarships Transfer Scholarships Scholarship notifications are only sent to your myMDC email account. Please check it regularly for updates. DECEMBER 2021 2020 Helen B. Bentley Annual Nursing Scholarship Deadline: December 12, 2021 Document: View Document Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Description: The CHI Foundation will award three (3) nursing scholarships in honor of Ms. Helen B. Bentley. Each scholarship will be in the amount of $1,000. Helen B. Bentley Nursing Scholarships are to be awarded each year at the December meeting of the CHI Foundation meeting of the Board. JANUARY 2022 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Deadline: January 10, 2022 Website: View Information Scholarship Amount: Up to $55,000 Description: The Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is a highly selective scholarship for the nation’s top community college students seeking to complete their bachelor’s degrees at four-year colleges or universities. Each Cooke Scholar has access to generous financial support for two to three years, college planning support, ongoing advising, and the opportunity to connect with the thriving community of fellow scholars. 2021-2022 Greater Bethel AME Church Scholarship Deadline: January 21, 2022 Document: View Document Scholarship Amount: Up to $1,000 Description: Scholarship for student who is a parishioner at one of the following churches: Greater Bethel AME, St. Paul AME in Liberty City and Coconut Grove, Bethel AME in Key West, New Bethel AME in Goulds, Hurst Chapel AME in Perrine, St. Paul in Marathon, Mt. Herman in Naranja and New Beginnings. 2021-2022 Arvin & Helen Maggard Migrant Scholarship Deadline: January 21, 2022 Document: View Document Scholarship Amount: Varies Description: Scholarship for migrant student not eligible for financial aid. 2021-2022 Elizabeth L. Virrick Scholarship Deadline: January 21, 2022 Document: View Document Scholarship Amount: Up to $1,000 Description: Scholarship for student who resides in the West Grove community of Miami. 2021-2022 Philbrick Scholarship Deadline: January 22, 2022 Document: View Document Scholarship Amount: Up to $1,000 Description: Scholarship for student majoring in Funeral Service. MAY 2022 2022-2023 Univision MAGIC Scholarship Deadline: May 30, 2022 Website: View Information Scholarship Amount: Varies Description: Scholarship for students enrolled in the Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex (MAGIC) program at the college. 2022-2023 Stephen "Miggy" Chavez Scholarship Deadline: May 30, 2022 Website: View Information Scholarship Amount: Varies Description: Scholarship for students enrolled in Miami Dade College's Animation Art or Game Development and Design Program. ONGOING MBF/Commissioner Willy Gort Scholarship Deadline: Ongoing Website: View Information Scholarship Amount: Varies Description: The MBF Commissioner Willy Gort Scholarship Program application is available. The MBF Commissioner Gort Scholarship covers tuition, fees, mandatory course materials and books, and up to $500 stipend per trimester. To apply, you must apply online or download the application form and fill it out. Once complete, the application form must be sent via mail or email to the contact below. There is no deadline and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. 2021-2022 Miami Dade College Child Care Scholarship Deadline: Ongoing Website: View Information Scholarship Amount: Up to $400 per term ($200 summer) Description: Scholarship for students with dependents under the age of ten (10) years old and attending a certified child care facility (valid documentation from Child Care Facility required). 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. 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 Black 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. 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