Miami-Dade Community Action Scholarship

The Community and Human Services Department of Miami-Dade County is providing $1,500 scholarships to assist low-income students in attending college.

Candidates must reside in the areas of Little Havana, Allapattah, Brownsville, Coconut Grove, Culmer, Edison/Little River, Florida City, Goulds, Hialeah, Liberty City, Naranja, Opa-Locka, Perrine, South Beach, South Miami or Wynwood.

To be eligible, students must have a high school diploma, or a GED, or be working toward one of the two. They must also be between the ages of 16-26, have a 2.0 GPA and must submit an essay.

The application deadline is March 16.

For more information, contact Miami-Dade Community Action and Human Services Department at (786) 469-4600 or visit www.miamidade.gov/cahs