MBF/Commissioner Willy Gort Scholarship

Assistance to Educational Institutions through Scholarships

MBF/Commissioner Willy Gort Scholarship

The 2018-2019 scholarship application is available. The MBF Commissioner Gort Scholarship covers tuition, fees, mandatory course materials and books, and a $500 stipend per trimester. To apply, you must 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.

Applications can be submitted via mail or email to:
Kathleen Murphy
MBF
25 SE 2nd Avenue, Suite 240
Miami, FL 33131
305-379-7070 ext. 204

kathleen@miamibaysidefoundation.org

I can’t even begin to express my gratitude towards the Foundation and Commissioner Gort. You are helping me fulfill my dreams! Nothing that I have done so far would be possible if it weren’t for the support of the MBF/Willy Gort Scholarship. I’m so, appreciative. My gratitude towards Miami Bayside Foundation is infinite!

Saily Martinez Perez, RN

MBF/Commissioner Gort Schoar , Miami Dade College

Criteria for the MBF/Commissioner Willy Gort Scholarship are:

Residents of District 1 in the City of Miami. Click here for a map of the district (in yellow).
United States citizens or permanent residents.
Planning to attend or attending D.A. Dorsey Technical College, George T. Baker Technical College, Lindsey Hopkins Technical College, or Miami Dade College (see list of approved programs on the application).
Have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) unless enrolling in a certificate program below 450 hours that do not qualify for Financial Aid and the Federal Pell Grant and/or applicants without High School Diploma or GED.
Have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Must achieve a minimum 2.5 GPA for each term of program enrollment.

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APPLICANT DATA
Name*
First Middle Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Cell Phone*
Home Phone
Email*

PARENT DATA
If you are under 18, please fill out the following; otherwise, put n/a.
Name*
First Middle Last
Cell Phone*
Home Phone
Work Phone
Email*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

SCHOOL DATA
List the most recent college or high school attended in the last 12 months.
Cumulative GPA*
(on an unweighted 4.0 scale)
School Name*
School Phone*
School Address*
Street Address City State ZIP Code
[Expected] Graduation Date*

COLLEGE DATA
College Name*
Program/Major*
Start Date*
Expected Graduation Date*

School, Community Service Activities, Work Experience, and Essay
List all School and Community Activities for the Last Two Years
Activity Years Honors/Award
List all Work Experience for the Last Two Years
Please write a statement that reflects your dedication to scholarship and your participation and excellence in both school and community activities. Additionally, state why you wish to continue your education; define you career goals and your plan for achievement.*
Upload ALL Required Documents*
Drop files here or
1. Current College Registration
2. First Semester Students: Unofficial Transcript OR Continuing Students: Previous Semester's Transcript
3. Completed FASFA Application

If you are unable to upload all the documents, please email them to alison@miamibaysidefoundation.org.
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