UNCF to award $5,000 scholarships to three Miramar students. Here’s how to apply
The United Negro College Fund is continuing its historic partnership with the City of Miramar to offer a one-time $5,000 scholarship to three local students.
High school seniors from Somerset Academy, Everglades High School and Miramar High School are eligible and can apply until 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 30.
Here are the eligibility requirements:
- Zip codes: 33025, 33027, 33023, 33029
- GPA: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
- High school senior
- U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident
- Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form
- Have a demonstrated, unmet financial need as verified by their college or university
- Will attend (in order of preference) any UNCF Member Institution, other HBCU, or any U.S. based, accredited, four-year college or university
Students and parents can apply at UNCF.org/scholarships.
Miramar Vice Mayor Yvette Colbourne started the initiative in 2023, offering the first scholarship in 2024.
Roxanna Blissett, the development director at the UNCF’s Fort Lauderdale office, told the Miramar News that it is rare that the organization partners with cities for scholarships.
“I think that Miramar so far is the only municipality that really has a scholarship with UNCF, and so we’re very honored,” Blissett said.
“Miramar has supported UNCF in many different capacities in our fundraising events.”
UNCF provides scholarships to more than 9,000 students every year, totaling $62 million.
“Giving a child an opportunity changes the trajectory. It changes our community. It changes our lifestyle,” Blissett said.
