Academic Scholarship Available
The City of Margate, in partnership with Waste Management, presents the 8th Annual Margate Academic Scholarship Program for students who live within the City limits. This scholarship honors one male and one female student for their academic excellence and helps them achieve their dreams of attending college with less financial burden.
Started in 2012, the Margate Academic Scholarship Program was created to foster the educational opportunities for Margate students and encourage them to pursue paths that support government and civic endeavors. Graduating high school or college-enrolled students who are interested in applying for this one-time $2,500 scholarship, should download, complete and submit the scholarship application no later than Friday, May 24th at 6 p.m. to the Margate Parks and Recreation Department at 6199 NW 10th Street. To download the application, go to www.margatefl.com/scholarship.
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Current Margate resident
2. Core weighted GPA of 3.50 (minimum)
3. Community Service (minimum 40 hours)
4. Education or professional path of government or non-profit service
Award Criteria - including but not limited to:
1. Community Service
2. Personal Essay (no more than 600 words)
3. Weighted GPA
4. Financial Need
For more scholarship information, please contact the Margate Parks and Recreation Department at (954) 972-6458.