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Empowering Youth & Families<\/h2>\n

We are empowering the next generation by ensuring Miami-Dade\u2019s youth and families have equitable access to educational and developmental opportunities. Through strategic investments and partnerships, we enhance outcomes at school, at home, and in community.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1746068870811{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}”][vc_column css_animation=”fadeInUp”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/5″][vc_single_image image=”27384″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”white” css_animation=”fadeIn” css=””][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/5″][vc_column_text css=””]\n

Scholarships | Ensuring Quality Education<\/h2>\n

The Miami Foundation is committed to empowering the next generation of leaders and change-makers within our community. Our scholarship programs are designed to provide financial support and recognition to outstanding scholars who are pursuing higher education.<\/p>\n

Explore the opportunities available through our 8 public scholarships. Whether you\u2019re passionate about science, arts, community service, or any other field, there\u2019s a scholarship here for you![\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Explore Scholarship Opportunities” style=”outline” shape=”square” color=”black” align=”left” i_align=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-arrow-right” css_animation=”fadeInUp” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fmiamifoundation.org%2Fscholarships%2F|title:Scholarships”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”41564″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”white” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]\n

Arts Access<\/h3>\n

Arts and music are deeply woven into the cultural tapestry of Greater Miami, making our city a global hub for creativity. We believe that at the core of thriving communities lies access to consistent forms of creative self-expression, access to the arts, and access to arts education.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Learn More” style=”outline” shape=”square” color=”black” align=”left” i_align=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” css_animation=”fadeInUp” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fmiamifoundation.org%2Fcommunity-investment%2Farts-access-miami%2F”][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”41565″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”white” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]\n

Zero Drownings Miami-Dade<\/h3>\n

Zero Drownings Miami-Dade is a new innovative water safety program that will transform drowning prevention education throughout the county by investing in year-round, continuous swim lessons for those who need it the most.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Learn More” style=”outline” shape=”square” color=”black” align=”left” i_align=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” css_animation=”fadeInUp” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zerodrowningsmiamidade.org%2F”][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”34324″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”white”][vc_column_text css=””]\n

Miami Connected<\/h3>\n

Miami Connected is a collective impact initiative working to bridge the digital divide and make Miami-Dade the most technologically inclusive county in the nation. This initiative counts on numerous cross-sector partnerships to create lasting impact.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Learn More” style=”outline” shape=”square” color=”black” align=”left” i_align=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right” css_animation=”fadeInUp” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fmiamifoundation.org%2Fwhat-we-do%2Fmiami-connected%2F|title:Miami%20Connected”][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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