Miami Heat Scholarships: The Miami HEAT offers four (4) HEAT Scholarships each valued at $2,500.00 available
to high school seniors who excel in academics and community service:
APPLICATION GUIDELINES -- Eligibility:
In order to be considered for any of the three HEAT Scholarships, the student must meet the following criteria:
• High school student enrolled in a Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach County public or private school.
• Minimum GPA of 3.2 by the end of the second grading period of their senior year.
• Official transcript from the high school registrar along with a copy of their SAT and/or ACT score.
• Unmet financial need for assistance. In order to prove a financial need, please submit a copy of the household’s W2 form(s) and a copy of the last tax filing (i.e. 1040 form) for all household members.
• Letters to be submitted by applicant:
Two (2) letters of recommendation – each from a current high school teacher or administrator.
Two (2) or more letters from a community based organization, on that organization’s letterhead verifying community service and hours performed.
One (1) letter from High School Athletic Director or Coach verifying candidate’s participation in a high school sport.* (* Applies only to Miami HEAT Alec Kessler Student-Athlete applicants)
• Be accepted to and enroll in a four year accredited college or university in the USA. Please submit a copy of the letter of acceptance to the four year accredited college or university.
• Complete a writing sample (personal statement/essay) as outlined in the application form.
Award: Each scholarship is valued at $2,500
Deadline: April 2rd, 2011
Student should review the website and application for complete details, essay guidelines, and submission instructions: http://www.nba.com/heat/community/community_education_scholarships.html
Leon Bichachi
Coordinator, Community Affairs
Miami HEAT
601 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
P: (786) 777-4161
