scholarship program

scholarship program

The Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition Scholarship Program was created to recognize and honor the youth of Miami for demonstrating a strong sense of commitment and participation in school and community activities. Multiple scholarships are awarded each year to students enrolling in a college, university or trade school.


How to Apply

Please request a Scholarship application from your High School CAP Advisor


Frequently Asked Questions
  • How much is the scholarship?
    The Scholarship winners each receive $1,000.

  • Who is eligible?
    The scholarship targets college-bound senior high school students graduating from public, private and charter high schools.

  • Are home-schooled students eligible to apply?
    Yes, all students who meet college admissions requirements and will enroll in a school of higher education are eligible.

  • What about non-traditional students?
    The inclusive competitive scholarship program reaches students at alternative education and adult vocational programs. Also, Florida International University students who volunteer their time and talent to work at The Youth Fair's performing arts division are eligible to receive a scholarship.

  • How does this program promote agriculture?
    Certain scholarships are earmarked annually for students planning a career in agriculture related fields. The Youth Fair is a traditional county fair, a concept that originated in the 19th century as a way to promote modern farming.

  • How do I apply?
    Request an application from your high school's CAP Advisor, fill it out and submit the complete application to your high school's CAP Advisor.

  • Who can I contact for more information?
    For questions about the scholarship, please email us at exhibits@fairexpo.com


2025 Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition Scholarship Program Recipients

Minx Anthony
MAST Academy

Miche-Land M. Augustin
Miami Edison Senior High School

Lia Avidan
Don Soffer Aventura High School

Dominique L. Avril
School for Advanced Studies - North

Dymond N. Bess
Robert Morgan Senior High School

Francisco Buritica
J.C. Bermudez Doral Senior High School

Max G. Cabrera
Coral Reef Senior High School

Dayber Y. Catano
BioTECH @ Richmond Heights 9-12 High School

Antonio J. Chahde
Miami Killian Senior High School

Emilio C. Correa
TERRA Environmental Research Institute

Matthias D. Cors
Miami-Dade Virtual School

Albertha Daceus
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College

Amir D. Days
William H. Turner Technical Arts High School

Saskia Demosthenes
North Miami Senior High School

Stephanie S. Dionicio
MAST @ Homestead

Stephanie Dominguez
South Miami Senior High School

Benelson D. Dorleus
Young Men's Preparatory Academy

Justin Enriquez
School for Advanced Studies - Homestead

Maria D. Fernandez
School for Advanced Studies - West

Carolina Fernandez Machin
Mater Biscayne Academy

Eimy M. Fernandez Perez
Felix Varela Senior High School

Isabella R. Flores
Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy

David A. Florez
Everglades Preparatory Academy High School

Alex Gabriel-Martin
Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts

Pilar Garcia
Miami Coral Park Senior High School

Angelica S. Gomez
School for Advanced Studies - South

Javier J. Guerra
Miami Beach Senior High School

Arthur Hentschke
Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School

Kelvin N. Hernandez
Downtown Doral Charter Upper School

Yenifer Z. Hernandez Aguilar
South Dade Senior High School

Mia A. Jacobi
Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High School

Indeah Lane
Miami Palmetto Senior High School

Katherine Lizcano
St. Brendan High School

Gianni Lopez
iMater Academy High School

Rocio Lopez
Miami Southridge Senior High School

Sebastian E. Lopez
Christopher Columbus High School

Azul Maldonado Orfois
J.C. Bermudez Doral Senior High School

Bianca Malqui
Miami MacArthur Educational Center

Amanda Marquez
Westland Hialeah Senior High School

Leonardo Miranda
School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson

Logan R. Mondell
Miami Arts Studio 6-12 @ Zelda Glazer

Andrea I. Moreno
Center for International Education

Esther R. Nawyn
Cutler Bay Senior High School

Tacara J. Nixon
Miami Norland Senior High School

Mireidy D. Ordoñez Matias
Dorothy M. Wallace COPE Center

Alyssa B. Paez
The Glory of God Christian School

Tiffany Perera
Miami Lakes Educational Center

Karla Perez
Hialeah Senior High School

Rene Pierre
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College

Giselle Priego
South Dade Senior High School

Christopher W. Prophete
Barbara Goleman Senior High School

Yaremis Ramirez
Robert Morgan Educational Center & Technical College

Yelegny Ramirez Quintero
Miami-Dade Online Academy

Roman X. Ray
MAST @ FIU Biscayne Bay Campus

Roser Rebarter
G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School

Yandira D. Rivera Gonzalez
John A. Ferguson Senior High School

Amanda T. Rodriguez
International Studies Preparatory Academy

Melany Rodriguez
Robert Morgan Senior High School

Lorena Rojas
Southwest Miami Senior High School

Renzo A. Rojo
William H. Turner Technical Arts High School

Naisha Simon
New World School of the Arts

Jayden E. Smith
Miami Jackson Senior High School

Patricia Smith
Booker T. Washington Senior High School

Nicole Sorci-Lujan
Pinecrest Glades Academy

Valeria Sosa
Academy for Advanced Academics

Danielle St-Remy
Robert Renick Educational Center

Nicholas A. Tarpley
Miami Central Senior High School

Simon Tchira
Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School

Laury A. Tello
Sports Leadership Arts Management North

Jonathan E. Torres
George T. Baker Aviation Technical College

Ashley Y. Turcios
iPreparatory Academy

Kierra L. Vega
Colonial Christian School

Emanuel Vinas
J.C. Bermudez Doral Senior High School

Zachary A. Webb
Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School

Javorie A. Wilson
Miami Senior High School

Alqueven A. Witt
D.A. Dorsey Technical College

Sofia Yaghdjian
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School


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