Ralph V. Moore Scholarship for Cavalier Excellence Grant

Ralph V. Moore Scholarship for Cavalier Excellence Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Coral Gables Community Foundation
Amount: US $500 - US $1,000
Last Updated: January 16, 2026

Summary

The Ralph V. Moore Scholarship for Cavalier Excellence is awarded annually by the Coral Gables Community Foundation to a graduating senior from Coral Gables Senior High School. This scholarship honors Ralph V. Moore Jr. for his dedication to education and community service. The recipient, showcasing exemplary service and academic excellence with a minimum GPA of 3.0, will receive between $500 and $1,000 to support their college education.

Overview

About the Scholarships Program Coral Gables Community Foundation is honored to partner with our fundholders to administer generous scholarships as well as manage the Foundation’s own scholarship funds. The Foundation and its fundholders have proudly awarded over $2.9 million in scholarships in just the last decade. Most scholarships offered through the Foundation’s scholarship program are based on academic achievement and financial need. Ralph V. Moore Scholarship for Cavalier Excellence Named after the late Ralph V. Moore Jr. upon his retirement as Principal of Coral Gables Senior High School, this scholarship was established in his name at the Coral Gables Community Foundation for his years of service to the school and his community. This scholarship is given annually to a graduating senior who has shown the most dedication to Coral Gables Senior High during their years of attendance. Academic achievement and financial need may be additional factors in the evaluation process. About Ralph Moore Ralph V. Moore, Jr. was the principal of Coral Gables Senior High School 1977-1993 and was involved in the 1991 founding of the Coral Gables Community Foundation. Value The value of the scholarship is $1,000 for one year. Checks are sent directly from the Coral Gables Community Foundation to the bursar’s office of the recipient’s college or university.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Requirements Exemplary service to school and community Demonstrate all around excellence in academics, athletics and/or extra-curricular activities with a minimum weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher Attended Coral Gables Senior High at least two years, including the senior year Enroll as a full time undergraduate student in a post secondary community college, vocational technical school or state or private four year college or university and pursue any recognized course of study Personal Statement of Financial Need Letter of Recommendation from counselor, teacher, mentor, coach or supervisor on a project/job Rules for all Applicants Be living in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada Be graduating high school seniors (U.S., Puerto Rico and Guam), graduating from grade 12 or graduating from home school education in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2024-25 academic year at an accredited four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the United States. After an award is made, for any multi year scholarship the student must submit their college transcript (unofficial is OK) at the end of each year to trigger the release of a payment for the second year. Student must be passing all classes that they attempted, and they must have a 3.0 GPA or better (Some scholarships include stricter standards for renewal).