SCIENCE EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

To support high-achieving high school students in Broward and Miami-Dade County who demonstrate strong academic performance and a passion for science.

Must be enrolled in a high school within the Broward or Miami-Dade School Districts during the 2025-2026 school year.

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 for the 2025-2026 school year.
• Grade of B+ or higher in all science and math courses for the 2025-2026 school year.
• Completion of three application requirements. 

• One-time scholarship.
• Five qualified recipients.*
• Each recipient receives $1,000 or more.*

*Number of recipients and the final award amount may increase based on fundraising. 

1. High School Transcript
2. Original personal essay (500–750 words) The essay must explain what inspires the candidate about science by including; 1) a scientific moment of discovery or learning, 2) the areas of science they find most engaging, 3) academic and career goals, and 4) a reflection on how science and spirituality/ religion coexists in their worldview. 
3. 3-minute video responding to one of the following prompts:

• Passion for Science & Service – What inspires you about science? How do you hope to use it to help others?
• Project Inspiration – Describe a dream science project and the impact it could have.
• Personal Journey – How has your faith, family, and/ or community shaped your interest in science? 

Application Deadline

June 10, 2026

 Selection Criteria

Completed by June 17, 2026 

Disbursement

Funds will be disbursed directly to the student or parent via check by 

June 30, 2026

Recipients will be selected based on:

• Academic performance
• Quality and clarity of the original personal essay
• Video – Clarity, Depth of Content, Relevance to Prompt, Creativity & Presentation