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
Alina M. Alonso
George T. Baker Aviation Technical
Melany A. Alvarez
Hialeah - Miami Lakes Senior High School
Sofia Arango
School for Advanced Studies
Mariana Arboli
Miami Arts Studio 6-12 @Zelda Glazer
Amaya S. Baker
Doctors Charter School
Joseph Alexis Barrientos
Homeschool
Neven A. Barrios
Keys Gate Charter High School
Jacob S. Beard
Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts
Tiffany H. Beh
Coral Gables Senior High School
Darolie Blaise
Miami Central Senior High School
Eimi Blanco
Medical Academy for Science & Tech
Jania C. Burton
COPE Center North
Natalie R. Carranza
William H. Turner Technical Arts High School
Alessandro J. Catalano
MAST Academy
Shania C. Charles
North Miami Senior High
Helen Chivite
Barbara Goleman Senior High
Yanela Cid
Westland Hialeah High School
Trinity J. Cintron
Robert Morgan Senior High
Mia Cohen
Dr. Michael M Krop Senior High School
Andrew Crowther
Miami Coral Park Adult Continuing Ed
Emmy L. Da Silva
Center for International Education
Derek A. De Leon
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
Natalia De Prisco
Downtown Doral Charter Upper School
Kellie Diaz
Miami Springs Senior High
Lucas A. Escobar
Felix Varela Senior High
Chloe N. Farreau
iPreparatory Academy
Ikesha R. Ferguson
Miami Lakes Educational Center
Andres A. Fernandez
Don Soffer Aventura High School
Arianna D. Freckleton
Miami Lakes Educational Center
Michelle Fridkin
Alonzo & Tracy Mourning SHS
Mia A. Gabriel
American Senior High School
Anabella Garcia
Homeschool
Allyson Z. Garrido
Hialeah Gardens High School
Annabelle M. Gonzalez
Miami Southridge Senior High School
Cristina I. Gonzalez
Hialeah Gardens High School
Roxana Y. Granados
Dorothy M. Wallace COPE Center
Sanhi J. Grant
Miami Carol City Senior High School
Jazmin M. Guzman-Petgrave
South Dade Senior High School
DeJaya E. Hardy
Miami Norland Senior High School
Nelissa A. Herrera
Miami Senior HIgh School
Julia O. Honniball
International Studies Preparatory Academy
Victoria E. Jarquin
Everglades Preparatory Academy
Angelina J. Joseph
Miami Northwestern Sr. High
Nixon Joseph
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College
Sabina Khizroev
Miami Palmetto Senior High School
Maria F. Leon
Miami Coral Park Senior High School
Miranda M. Lopez
Miami Killian Senior High School
Edward D. Lopez de Uralde
Christopher Columbus High School
Anabella Ludovic
Coral Reef Senior High School
Cindy G. Luna
John A. Ferguson Senior High School
Sophia Luo
Young Women's Preparatory Academy
Hillary Marrero
Hialeah Senior High School
Bibiana N. Mejia Ayala
Miami Palmetto Adult Education Ctr
Angeli Mejia-Espinal
Miami Jackson Senior High School
Maricela V. Mesarina
Miami Beach Senior High School
Kiera S. Mezadieu
Somerset Preparatory Academy Homestead
Joel Mintze
Young Men's Preparatory Academy
Alexis M. Morales
Saint Brendan High School
Stella E. Nawyn
Cutler Bay Senior High
Jonathan B. Osborn
Colonial Christian School
Alexandrea J. Patten
Coral Reef Senior High School
Roudy Pierre
William H. Turner Technical Adult Ed Ctr
Yael D. Pilnik
iPrep Academy North
Emily I. Ramirez
G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School
Jayden Robinson
Miami Dade Online Academy
Patrick H. Robinson
Robert Morgan Senior High School
Joseph Rodriguez
Booker T. Washington Senior High
Michelle Saez
Miami-Dade Virtual School
Anita Salto
South Dade Technical College
Oakley M. Sever
Terra Environmental Research Institute
Jose Miguel Soler Hernandez
JC Bermudez Doral Senior High School
Miranda I. Souki
New World School of the Arts
Jayvyn R. Stewart
Miami Edison Senior High
Lounedia St Surin
William H. Turner Technical Arts High School
Ranyece M. Taylor
North Miami Beach Senior High
Paloma N. Vidarte
Southwest Miami Senior High School
Valeria V. Villarroel
South Miami Senior High School
Ava M. Ward
Robert Morgan Educational Center
Olivia S. Ward
Robert Morgan Senior High School
Angelina Williams
MAST @FIU Biscayne Bay
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