How much funding does Mourning Family Foundation Educational Scholarship Fund provide?

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Mourning Family Foundation Educational Scholarship Fund

Q: Who is eligible for Mourning Family Foundation Educational Scholarship Fund?

Eligible applicants: 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.

Q: How often is Mourning Family Foundation Educational Scholarship Fund offered?

Mourning Family Foundation Educational Scholarship Fund runs on an annual cycle.

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Funding Amount

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Deadline

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Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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Eligible organizations

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

Other requirements

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.

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.

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