CORAL GABLES, Fla. – It was a great start to the week for 144 students across Miami-Dade County, after they received scholarships for college from a South Florida charity.
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The Coral Gables Community Foundation awarded $3.26 million in college scholarships to the students through its 2025 Scholarship Program.
These awards, made possible by the Foundation’s donors, were presented at the Foundation’s annual Scholarship Awards Reception on Monday, May 5 at the University of Miami’s Shalala Student Activities Center.
The awards were presented to students from 76 high schools across the county.
“This historic year for the Scholarship Program is a reminder of what’s possible when passionate donors come together to uplift the next generation,” said Michael Walsh, Chair of the Coral Gables Community Foundation’s Board. “Every dollar awarded reflects someone’s belief in the power of education, and in these students’ potential to lead, give back, and change the world.”
According to the foundation’s website, the scholarships are offered to graduating high school students. Some are targeted toward studies in Law, Medicine, Nursing, Golf, Soccer, Journalism, Leadership and Historic Preservation. Awards ranged from $500 to $20,000 for 2025.
More than 800 applications were submitted by students this year from schools in several states.
Since its founding in 1991, the Coral Gables Community Foundation has awarded a cumulative total of 694 scholarships with a total value of $6.28 million, supporting local students, community initiatives, and philanthropic causes.
For a list of this year’s scholarship recipients, click on this link.
To learn more about the foundation and/or how to apply for next year’s scholarships, click on this link.