Veterans Committee Launches Miami Lakes Veterans Families Scholarship

Veterans Committee Launches Miami Lakes Veterans Families Scholarship

February 8, 2024

UPDATED 3/22/24: Updates reflect eligibility expansions and an extension of the application deadline, previously April 3, 2024.

Miami Lakes, FL – The Veterans Committee is proud to announce the launch of the Miami Lakes Veterans Families Scholarship, an initiative aimed at supporting the educational aspirations of families in our community. This scholarship is made possible through the funds raised during the 2023 Reindeer Run 5k presented by Headquarter Toyota.

Scholarship Details:

1. Eligibility
   • A qualified applicant will be one of the following:
     • A veteran residing in Miami Lakes currently enrolled in a college, trade, or profession school, in good academic standing, or
     • A high school junior or senior in good academic standing, or
     • An adult child of a Miami Lakes veteran currently enrolled in a college, trade, or profession school, in good academic standing, or
     • A grandchild of a Miami Lakes resident veteran currently enrolled in a college, trade, or profession school, in good academic standing
   • A qualified military member will be defined as being:
     • A resident of the Town of Miami Lakes with verifiable proof of residency
     • A veteran with verifiable proof of honorable service (i.e. DD214), or
     • An active duty member, verifiable via Active Duty or Active Reserve Military I.D.
   • Student and/or veteran must be a Miami Lakes resident.
2. Application Process
   • The application for the Miami Lakes Veterans Families Scholarship can be found by visiting miamilakes-fl.gov/vc or by clicking here.
   • The deadline for submitting applications to Town Hall (6601 Main Street) is May 3, 2024.

For more information about the Miami Lakes Veterans Families Scholarship, please contact Jonathan Gil at gilj@miamilakes-fl.gov.

About the Miami Lakes Veterans Committee

The Veterans Committee is dedicated to proudly honoring our past, present, and future veterans. The Veterans Committee also provides the Town Council with recommendations and potential solutions regarding veterans’ issues within the Town of Miami Lakes.

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