HACCOF Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Age Requirement
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 26.

Residency and Background

• Must have resided in Miami-Dade County for at least one year prior to the submission of their written application for scholarship.
• Must provide proof of residency.
• Must be the first in their immediate family to obtain a bachelor’s degree (i.e., neither parent has obtained a bachelor’s degree).
• Must not have been awarded this grant previously.

College Admission and Enrollment

• Must have gained admission for the following school year into one or more accredited, not-for-profit, four-year colleges or universities within the State of Florida
• Must currently be attending an accredited, not-for-profit, four-year college or university within the State of Florida with at least 24 credits remaining to be fulfilled at the time of application.
• Must be enrolled or will be enrolled as a full-time student (i.e., enrolled in sufficient courses to obtain no less than 12 credits per semester).

Academic Performance
Must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher for the school year 2024-2025.

Degree Pursuit

• Must be pursuing a degree or express an intent to pursue a degree in at least one of the following fields:
• Business (including, but not limited to, economics, finance, and international affairs/relations)
• Public sciences (including, but not limited to, public administration, political science, and urban planning).

Supporting documentation:

• Letter of intention
• Proof of residency
• Last transcripts
• Letters of recommendation
• Financial information