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    The College Assistance Program (CAP) Scholarship

    The Miami Foundation · Foundation program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

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    Award

    Amount varies

    Deadline

    See the official page for current dates.

    Checked against the official page on Nov 6, 2026.

    About this scholarship

    This program provides essential gap funding to help high school seniors from Miami-Dade County Public Schools pursue higher education. It is specifically designed for students who still have unmet financial need after all federal, state, and institutional financial aid options have been exhausted. The initiative works in tandem with dedicated advisors stationed across public high schools who assist students with finding the right post-secondary institutions, completing college applications, and securing financial aid. Supported by a pooled fund of numerous donor contributions, this scholarship aims to make college attendance possible by removing final financial barriers for local students.

    Who can apply

    • Resident of Florida
    • High school student
    • 12th grade
    • Shows financial need on the FAFSA or state aid application
    • Applicants must be students attending Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

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    Award details

    Amount
    Amount varies
    Number of awards
    Not stated
    Renewable
    One-time or not stated
    Merit-based
    No
    Need-based
    Yes
    Essay required
    Not stated

    Key dates

    1. Applications open

      Open now or not stated

    2. Deadline

      See the official page for current dates.

    3. Winners notified

      Not stated

    As published: See the official page for current dates.

    How to apply

    1. Students can apply online through the foundation's dedicated scholarship portal.
    2. College Assistance Program advisors are also available at public high schools to help guide students through the application and financial aid process.
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    Provider and source

    Provider
    The Miami Foundation
    Last verified
    Nov 6, 2026

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