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Mourning Family Foundation Educational Scholarship Fund

MOURNING FAMILY FOUNDATION INC

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Overview

Mourning Family Foundation Educational Scholarship Fund

Overview: The Educational Scholarship Fund was launched to ensure that no child seeking academic excellence and higher education is denied the opportunity due to lack of financial resources. The fund specifically targets deserving high school students from underserved communities in Miami-Dade County.

Geographic Scope: South Florida, with primary focus on Miami-Dade County graduating high school seniors

Focus Areas:

  • Undergraduate education at four-year colleges and universities

  • Academic excellence and higher education access

  • Youth from marginalized communities of color

  • Students from underresourced communities
  • Award Structure:

  • 4-year scholarship for undergraduate degree expenses

  • Assists with academic expenses at institutions of higher learning
  • Eligibility:

  • Graduating high school seniors from South Florida

  • Priority given to students from Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine, Inc. educational and mentoring programs

  • Students from underresourced communities in Miami-Dade County

  • Seeking to continue education at a four-year college or university
  • Background: Launched in June 2016 by Alonzo and Tracy Mourning. The Mourning Family Foundation has raised over $20 million for various programs supporting children and families. The foundation currently serves over 700 youth and young adults ages 8-25.

    Contact Information:

  • Phone: (305) 476-0095

  • Fax: (305) 476-0096

  • Email: info@mourningfamilyfoundation.org

  • Address: 450 NW 14th Street, Miami, FL 33136
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