Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board (EAB) announced it is accepting applications for the 2018 Miami Lakes Future Leaders Scholarship presented by The Graham Companies.
Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who are residents of the Town of Miami Lakes.
All applications must be received at Town Hall by Friday, March 23, and will be forwarded to the EAB for selection of the recipients. Winners will be announced at the May 1 Town Council meeting.
Interested seniors must submit a typed essay (750 words maximum) explaining in his/her own words how they aspire to make the world a better place. The student must demonstrate academic achievement and community service commitment, as well as identify future goals.
The winners will have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to their school and community.
A cover sheet must accompany the essay, along with an official sealed high school transcript, and three letters of recommendation from non-relatives, one of which must be from a teacher or school official.
The scholarship application may be found at www.miamilakes-fl.gov/eab.
For more information, contact Town Liaison Nathalie Garcia at garcian@miamilakes-fl.gov.