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.
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?
Print an application and submit a complete application to your high school’s CAP Advisor. Check back Fall 2023 for 2024 information -
Who can I contact for more information?
For questions about the scholarship, please email us at scholarships@fairexpo.com
2023 Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition Scholarship Program Recipients
Anthony T. Vega
Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High Biscayne Bay
Janaysa A. Dorcin
American Senior High School
Nicole R. Carlin
Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts
Yoan A. Exposito Jr.
Barbara Goleman Senior High School
Dawson E. Ramos
BioTech@Richmond Heights 9-12 High School
Jimar L. Franklin
Booker T Washington Senior High School
Emmanuel Barreto
Center for International Education: A Cambridge Associate School
Isabella S. Morales
Coral Gables Senior High School
Mikayla E. St Clair
Coral Reef Senior High School
Kevin A. Costa
Cutler Bay Senior High School
Alani L. Harris
Design and Architecture Senior High School
Sofia A. Edelberg
Don Soffer Aventura High School
Jack Furman
Dr. Michael Krop Senior High School
Leandro Gonzalez
Felix Varela Senior High School
Danelia D. Diaz
G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School
Yanesi Gonzalez
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
Jonas Junquera
Hialeah Senior High School
Dakota E. Headley
Hialeah- Miami Lakes Senior High School
Karina Rojo
Homestead Senior High School
Allison R. Bonnemaison
International Studies Preparatory Academy
Maximo Boasso
iPreparatory Academy
Avery S. Richard
Itech @ Thomas A. Edison Educational Center
Jallena Alilat
John A. Ferguson Senior High School
Khira R. Fernandez-Nocito
Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy
Helen Alvarez
Law Enforcement Officers Memorial High School
Catalina A. Rodriguez
Mast @FIU Biscayne Bay Campus
Maya V.V. Collie
MAST Academy
Hildianet L. Miguel
MAST@Homestead
Adrianna S. Zambrano
Miami Arts Studio 6-12 @Zelda Glazer
Nina Bouche
Miami Beach Senior High School
Charisma E. Dasilva-Yearby
Miami Carol City Senior High School
Sanaa E. McFadden
Miami Central Senior High School
Helen P. Pena
Miami Coral Park Senior High School
Jacob A. Pineda
Miami Dade Online Academy
Jimena Morales
Miami-Dade Virtual School
Jayne A. Joseph
Miami Edison Senior High School
Kareem K. Bennett
Miami Jackson Senior High School
Nicole F. Delgado
Miami Killian Senior High School
Melanie M. Fernandez
Miami Lakes Educational Center
Jelani K. Henry
Miami Norland Senior High School
Gerard Lapuente
Miami Northwestern Senior High School
Diego T. Espinosa
Miami Palmetto Senior High School
Michael A. Albert
Miami Senior High School
Ameerah J. Thomas
Miami Southridge Senior High School
Maria F. Martinez
Miami Springs Senior High School
Luisanna S. Berbesi
Miami Sunset Senior High School
Savannah Jean-Pharuns
New World School of The Arts
Shaniya J. Dagrin
North Miami Beach Senior High School
Christ J. Thomas
North Miami Senior High School
Anthony Camaraza Diaz
Robert Morgan Senior High School
Jose A. Carvajal
Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School
Ivan E. Mago
School for Advanced Studies - South
Luis A. Garcia-Praslin
School For Advanced Studies- Homestead
Anne-Sophie Frederick
School For Advanced Studies- North Campus
Alexander Almanza
School for Advanced Studies- West Campus
Nicole E. Wrubel
School For Advanced Studies- Wolfson
Damaris C. Tzul
South Dade Senior High School
Janell F. Rodriguez
South Miami Senior High School
Daniella S. Hernandez
Southwest Miami Senior High School
Renata Gigante
Terra Environmental Research Institute
Lianis I. Castillo
Westland Hialeah Senior High School
Kensly Jean
William H. Turner Technical Arts High School
Steven Taveras
Young Men's Preparatory Academy
Andrea Torres
Young Women's Preparatory Academy
Diana C. Diaz-Brunet
International Studies Charter High School
Rebecca C. Brambier
Pinecrest Glades Academy
Lucia D. Gonzalez
Downtown Doral Charter Upper School
Faith I. St. Rose
Somerset Academy Charter High School
Andrew O. Fisher
St. Brendan High School
Andrea C. Avila
St. Brendan High School
Bianca Pajares
Colonial Christian School
Jorge A. Samudio Fernandez
Christopher Columbus High School
Nicole A. Barrientos
HOMESCHOOL
Johana S. Morales
Dorothy M Wallace COPE South Center
Cheyanne A. Hamilton
Dorothy M Wallace COPE South Center
Leilani N. Finnie
COPE Center North
Jasma M. Morris
Homestead Senior High/Robert Morgan
Alainys Reyes
Southdade Technical College
Alan Garcia
Hialeah Miami Lakes Adult & Cmnty Ed Center
Tharjye T. Philando
Carol City Senior High School
Eliezer Caraballo
Somerset Academy Charter High School
Ailani Loureiro
Mater Academy Charter High School
Will Dave S. Jean Francois
Miami Lakes Educational Center
Legna Pol
Hialeah Senior High School
Scarlet D. Padilla
G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School
Christine C. Destine
North Miami Senior High School
Dixie Dixon
South Dade Senior High School
Kamili Fernandez
Felix Varela Senior High School
Ka'Tura Copeland
William H Turner Technical Arts High School
Tiffany Daly
Felix Varela Senior High School
Israel Veliz
Coral Reef High School
Isaac Veliz
Coral Reef High School
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