THE LIBERTY CITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM -

The Liberty scholarship is open to all interested candidates, you can find all the information on the scholarship on this page

SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR

LIBERTY FOUNDATION

Our goal is to use programming, grantmaking, financial scholarship, and community leadership to enable, assist, and empower residents to positively impact the local, larger, and worldwide communities.

Through donor money, the Key Biscayne Community Foundation enables philanthropic individuals who appreciate the value of nonprofit work to give efficiently. In order to assist philanthropic organizations that are significant to you, donors can establish funds with the Community Foundation. Your donation is invested, and grants from your fund support worthwhile causes and endeavors. These gifts are given in your honor.

GREATER AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES

Grants are available from the Key Biscayne Community Foundation for philanthropic organizations both on and off the island. Since the citizens of Key Biscayne and Greater Miami-Dade County are considered to be a community within a community, the Foundation strives to enhance their quality of life.

In order to bring about change, foster community support, and foster long-term sustainability for families and communities in need, the Key Biscayne Community Foundation collaborates with neighborhood organizations. These objectives are accomplished through a collaborative impact strategy and various forms of cooperation.

LONG-TERM EFFECTS

By funding, implementing, and supporting evidence-based programming as well as the work of regional nonprofit organizations that offer services to children and families at risk in low-income communities, we want to have a long-lasting impact on the community.

Our goal is to make it easier for Key Biscayne locals to contribute significantly to the larger neighborhood.

ABOUT THE LIBERTY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Liberty City Student College Scholarship by Bill & Toby Rohrer was created in collaboration with the Chief Press Foundation with the goal of enhancing the lives of students in our Sister City, Liberty City. High school students from Liberty City who want to continue their studies at Miami-Dade College are eligible for the scholarship.

The Liberty City Student College Scholarship by Bill & Toby Rohrer has a March 1–April 30 application deadline.

PRIORITIES FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

Below are the application criteria for the Bill & Toby Rohrer Liberty City Student College Scholarship. All Liberty City residents who meet the requirements and wish to attend Miami-Dade College are eligible for this scholarship.

ELIGIBILITY

The criteria for scholarships are:

A minimum GPA of 2.5.
The person must currently reside in Liberty City.
Have graduated from a high school in the Miami-Dade County Public School District or anticipate doing so by June of the current academic year
The candidate must be an American national.
Must include all financial aid, scholarships, and awards in this application along with all related supporting materials.
The institution or university must receive a letter requesting “Permission to Release Information.”
The most recent tax return copy must be submitted.
The most recent transcript is required.
You must provide a CV detailing all of your volunteer activity, professional experience, and accolades and achievements (listed by grade level).
If any of the elements are missing, the application will not be taken into consideration.

SAMPLE RECOMMENDATION LETTERS

Each letter of recommendation should not exceed one written page (in PDF format), and the applicant’s name and the following details should be included by each author:

• The name, address, and phone number of the author

When did you first meet the applicant?

• How have you been related to the applicant? (Pastor, youth group leader, teacher, guidance counselor, etc.)

• Please include any background information you are aware of, including the applicant’s family situation, living situation, neighborhood, and any other relevant details.

• Describe the applicant’s educational philosophy, as well as any pertinent accomplishments, limitations, and strengths.

Applications must be received by April 30th.

The scholarship committee is hoping that by providing these guidelines and the application, deserving students would be able to obtain financial aid for their education. Please get in touch with us if you have any queries about the requirements or anything else relating to this scholarship.

*The following application must have all fields completed; however, not all applicants will have to answer all of the questions. If a question does not apply to you, please use N/A.