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 scholarships@fairexpo.com
2024 Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition Scholarship Program Recipients
High School Scholarship Awards
Amaya Garcia
Academy For Advanced Academics
Zahra M. Ronizi
Alonzo And Tracy Mourning Senior High Biscayne Bay
Nicole M. Marte
American SHS
Jasmine R. Philon
Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of The Arts
Adriana Leal
Barbara Goleman SHS
Sabrina M. Lyons
Biotech@Richmond Heights 9-12 SHS
Cilia L. Colindres
Booker T. Washington SHS
Destiny E. Martinez
Center For International ED. A Cambridge Academy
Ludvig N. Fellstrom
Coral Gables SHS
Robert P. Barder
Coral Reef SHS
Michael A. Schimek
Cutler Bay SHS
Mackenzie A. Bukens
Design & Architecture SHS
Naomi Lang
Dr. Michael M. Krop SHS
Andry Medina
Felix Varela SHS
Yvonne M. Jebian
G. Holmes Braddock SHS
Catherine Rodriguez
Hialeah SHS
Dylan J. Pravia
Hialeah Gardens SHS
Jasmine E. Martinez
Hialeah-Miami Lakes SHS
Eduardo J. Nunez
Homestead SHS
Angelina M. Mendible
International Studies Preparatory Academy
Lucas I. Gutman
iPrep Academy North
Azya D. Whitby
Itech @ Thomas A. Edison ED. Ctr.
Mathias Mejia
J.C. Bermudez Doral SHS
Amanda N. Hernandez
John A. Ferguson SHS
Hannah E. Mesa
Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy
Maynor G. Zeron
Maritime & Science Technology Academy
Matthew S. Hang
MAST @ FIU Biscayne Bay Campus
Isabella Cardentey
Medical Academy for Science and Technology
Sofia Rodriguez
Miami Arts Studio 6-12 At Zelda Glazer
Thomas F. Toole
Miami Beach SHS
Wilnaiya D. Alexander
Miami Carol City SHS
Sasha Claisidor
Miami Central SHS
Pablo J. Barrios-Echevarria
Miami Coral Park SHS
Michaely Samamour
Miami Edison SHS
Raniya A. Filogene
Miami Jackson SHS
Leila E. Nua
Miami Killian SHS
Jovon C. Alexis
Miami Lakes Educational Center
Justin B. Troupe
Miami Norland SHS
Arnasia T. Foster
Miami Northwestern SHS
Sunny You
Miami Palmetto SHS
Hailey A. Ellis
Miami Southridge SHS
Natalie Maestre
Miami Springs SHS
Lucia I. Thompson
Miami Sunset SHS
Adora L. Barnes
New World School of The Arts
Maria Siddiqui
North Miami SHS
Meara J. Rasul
Robert Morgan SHS
Sofia E. Sood
Ronald W. Reagan/Doral SHS
Jane Z. Zhao
School For Advanced Studies- South
Sofia A. Acosta
School For Advanced Studies- Homestead
Analucia C. Hernandez
School For Advanced Studies- Wolfson
Taylor A. McGregor
South Dade SHS
Lizandra Amador
South Miami SHS
Arielis C. Diaz
Southwest Miami SHS
Nicholas R. Fernandez
Terra Environmental Research Institute
Elizabeth E. Buitrago
William H. Turner Technical Arts High School
Joel D. Archer
Young Men's Preparatory Academy (6-12)
Alternative Education Scholarship Awards
Staceyanna E. Moss
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center
Tynaijah Y. Sanders
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center
Danielle A. Terry
COPE Center North
Post Secondary Scholarship Awards
Rishmy W. Medor
D.A. Dorsey Technical College
Ryan J. Espinosa
George T. Baker Aviation Technical College
Cameron J. Tretter
George T. Baker Aviation Technical College
Miguel A. Arce
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College
Wislande Joicin
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College
Orlando E. Seoane
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College
Justine K. Volmidor
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College
Alfredo D. Gutierrez Calderin
South Dade Technical College
Felix Cortes
South Dade Technical College
Aviatzi M. Gonzalez
South Dade Technical College
Agri-Science Scholarship Awards
Kaison J. Greene
Robert Morgan Educational Center
Brooke I. King
Coral Reef SHS
Isabella M. Mierisch
Coral Reef SHS
Laura E. Perez
Coral Reef SHS
Haley F. Randall
Coral Reef SHS
Dariel Risco
Coral Reef SHS
Agriculture Ambassador Scholarship Awards
Rachel Lopez
Coral Reef SHS
Nicolas J. Portogues
Coral Reef SHS
Violeta E. Agurcia
Robert Morgan Educational Center