The Venture Miami Scholarship Fund targets students living within the City of Miami who plan to study science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or other approved high-demand fields. The boundary matters: living in Miami-Dade County does not necessarily mean living inside city limits. Before preparing essays, check your address with the official residency tool.
The 2026 guidelines require a high-school senior or recent graduate within the stated period, at least a 2.5 GPA, demonstrated need and Pell eligibility, U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, admission to a participating institution, and an eligible major. The foundation refers to City of Miami and Little Haiti residents; verify neighborhoods and schools in the rules rather than relying on a nearby ZIP code.
The scholarship fills a funding gap based on cost and other aid; do not assume one universal award amount. The program may require FAFSA, proof of residence, an admission letter, transcript, Pell documentation, and additional records. Annual guidelines set caps and continued-progress obligations; ask the college for a net-cost estimate and whether funds pay the institution directly.
The foundation scholarship page says the Spring 2027 cohort opens October 20 and closes December 5, 2026. Gather records now and apply through the portal within that window; do not email bank details. If you live in the Miami area but outside the city, ask about other Miami Foundation rounds, such as CAP, which has different requirements and is not interchangeable with Venture Miami.
Do not compare programs by the phrase “free tuition” alone. Ask the college for a written budget separating tuition, mandatory fees, books, transportation, housing, and meals, and ask which other grants are deducted before this award is calculated. A last-dollar scholarship may cover only eligible charges left after Pell and institutional aid.
Keep confirmation for every application and check your student portal: FAFSA/CADAA, residency verification, a transcript, education plan, or data-release consent may still be missing. If the current cycle deadline has passed, ask whether an appeal or late list exists, but prepare for the next cycle without assuming late documents will be accepted. Use the linked profiles to identify the administrator and official channel.
Aid can affect other awards and renewals. Before dropping credits, changing campuses, taking a break, or accepting a loan, ask in writing how your award would be recalculated and what academic progress is required. A published maximum is not an individual offer: the final amount depends on funding, eligible charges, other aid, and your file.
Venture Miami Scholarship Fund — The Miami Foundation.
2026 Venture Miami Guidelines — The Miami Foundation.
Miami residency lookup — City of Miami.
Information checked on October 12, 2026 against official sources. Past deadlines are identified as such; eligibility does not guarantee an award. Before enrolling, confirm the current cycle, available funding, and covered charges with the program and your college financial-aid office.
Check city boundaries and your major first; the Spring 2027 window opens October 20, 2026.
Options to compare
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Venture Miami Scholarship Fund
Gap aid based on guidelines, Pell, and cost; City of Miami, not all of Miami-Dade.
Local scholarship for STEM and high-demand majors
The Miami Foundation Scholarship Office
Manages applications and guidelines; each scholarship has separate geographic and academic limits.
Philanthropic scholarship administrator
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The Miami Foundation · Accessed October 12, 2026
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The Miami Foundation · Accessed October 12, 2026
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City of Miami · Accessed October 12, 2026
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The Miami Foundation · Accessed October 12, 2026
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The Miami Foundation · Accessed October 12, 2026
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The Miami Foundation · Accessed October 12, 2026
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The Miami Foundation · Accessed October 12, 2026
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