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American Dream Scholarship

The American Dream Scholarship was established in 2011 for residents of Miami-Dade County who graduate from a Miami-Dade County high school. The award covers the in-state rate for two years of courses at Miami-Dade College on a last dollar basis. High school graduates must also meet merit requirements. The program is funded through the support of donors to Miami Dade College.

Year the Program was Founded 

2011

Promise Typology Category 

Four-year institution programs

State 

Florida

Residency Requirement 

County

K-12 School Attendance Requirement 

County High School

Type of Award 

Financial Award

Financial Award is Limited to Students with Financial Need 

No

Financial Award is Limited to Students who Meet Academic Achievement Requirements 

Yes

Disbursement of Financial Aid 

Last Dollar

Year Requirement for Full Aid 

Does not require

Sponsored by Single Agency 

No

Program Offers Support Services 

No