The Miami Beach Garden Club Centennial Scholarship Fund Investing in the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders

Since our founding in 1927, the Miami Beach Garden Club (MBGC) has been dedicated to "Knowledge Thru Work and Growth Thru Service". As we look forward to our 2026-2027 centennial season, we are excited to launch the MBGC Centennial Scholarship Fund to support Miami-Dade students who share our passion for the natural world. The MBGC Board of Directors has approved an initial offering of two (2) $1,000 scholarships for the academic year commencing in the Fall 2027 and paid directly to students pursuing a "greener future" through their higher education.

If you wish to contribute to the MBGC Centennial Scholarship Fund, please scan the QR code or click the button below.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Centennial Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria: 

•Residency: Must be a resident of Miami-Dade County. 

•Education: Graduating high school seniors or current undergraduate students. 

•Academic Standing: Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.  

•Field of Study: Pursuing a degree in horticulture, environmental science, landscape design, conservation, or a related natural science field.

•Community Service: Demonstrated involvement in gardening, conservation, or related volunteerism.

Application Materials

Applicants must submit a complete application packet containing:

1. Completed Application Form: Including contact info, school details, and intended major.

2. Official Transcript: From the most recent academic year.

3. Two Letters of Recommendation: Highlighting your character and academic/volunteer potential.

4. Personal Essay: A maximum of 500 words on the topic: "How I plan to contribute to a greener future".

5. Service Portfolio: A description of your community involvement and environmental volunteer activities.

Selection Process & Timeline

Applications are reviewed by the MBGC Scholarship Committee and scored based on the following criteria:

•Academic achievement (25%)

 •Field of study relevance (20%)

 •Community impact (25%)

 •Quality of your personal essay (30%).

 •Application Deadline: March 1, 2027.

•Recipients Announced: April 30, 2027.

How to Apply – Applications will be accepted beginning January 1, 2027 thru March 1, 2027

Ready to lead the way in environmental stewardship? The fillable application forms will be added here as the application period approaches. 

Non-Discrimination Policy: The Miami Beach Garden Club policy conforms with and strongly supports all federal and state laws forbidding discrimination based on race, sex, disability, religion, age, national origin, or sexual orientation.