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 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.

Applications can be submitted via mail or email to:

Education Department
Miami Bayside Foundation
25 SE 2nd Avenue, Suite 240
Miami, FL 33131

info@miamibaysidefoundation.org
(786) 703-5764

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 Scholar , Miami Dade College

“I would like to thank the Miami Bayside Foundation and Commissioner Gort for making my own aspirations a possibility through these scholarships, which help to support my educational pursuits. I first learned about this scholarship through my guidance counselor at iPrep, and I think every Miami-Dade student should take advantage of these wonderful opportunities!”

Heidi Perez-Moreno

Criteria for the MBF/Commissioner Willy Gort Scholarship

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 George T. Baker Technical College, Lindsey Hopkins Technical College, or Miami Dade College.
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

You must reside in the following zip codes within District 1 in the City of Miami: 33126, 33125, 33142, 33136, or 33127.
Birth Date*
Social Security Number*
Cell Phone*
Home Phone
Email*

PARENT DATA
If you are under 18, please fill out the following.
Name
First Middle Last
Cell Phone
Home Phone
Work Phone
Email

Address
Same as previous

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*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY

COLLEGE DATA
College Name*
Program/Major*
Start Date*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY

Expected Graduation Date*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY

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 info@miamibaysidefoundation.org.
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By checking this box, I consent to be contacted by the Miami Bayside Foundation, including by email or calls, about my interest in the MBF/GORT Scholarship.

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Wednesday, November 20th, 2019 at 12:00am
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