Juvenile Services Scholarship

If you're continuing your studies after getting a high school diploma or GED, and you've completed the Miami-Dade Juvenile Services Department (JSD) Diversion or Prevention Program, you may be eligible for one of 13 scholarships worth $1,500 each. These scholarships are for attending an accredited college, university, technical, vocational or trade school.

Thank you for your interest in the JSD Scholarship Program. At this time, we are no longer accepting applications. Please refer back to this website April 2024, to apply.

Eligibility:

• Individuals must be between the ages of 16-20 years old 
• Completion of a JSD Diversion or Prevention Program within a year of applying
• You are a high school senior or recent graduate from an accredited high school or GED program

Required Documents:

• Complete, sign, and submit the scholarship application, including the following documents:
  • Proof of Miami-Dade County residency (State ID, driver's license, or passport)
  • Official transcript or copy of diploma (Official transcript must be sealed and mailed or hand-delivered to a JSD office (north, central or south locations)
  • Acceptance letter from a college, university, technical, vocational or trade school
  • Typed essay (1 1/2 - 2 pages, Times New Roman 12-point font). Address these questions:
    • What are your future goals and career plans, personally and professionally?
    • What would you like to study in college/vocational/trade school and why?
    • How has your life experience prepared you for higher education?

For more information about the application process, email [email protected] or call 305-755-6237.