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Arya Gray Higher Education Scholarship

 

TOWN OF SURFSIDE ARYA GRAY HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

  1. DEADLINE for scholarship applications is Sunday, March 1st, 2026, 5:00 P.M. (no exceptions).
  2. Refer to criteria below for eligibility requirements.
  3. Refer to the application process below for a list of the supporting documents needed (i.e., reference forms, evidence of GPA, etc.) Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  4. If any question does not apply to you in this application, please put N/A in the space.
  5. Type or print legibly. Illegible applications will be disqualified.
  6. You will be notified by e-mail regarding the status of your application.
  7. If you have any questions about the application, please call the Parks & Recreation Department at 305-866-3635.
NOTE: Scholarship funds will be awarded to the successful student applications upon evidence 

of registration in an accredited post-secondary institution.

Purpose: To Provide scholarships to one (1) deserving Town of Surfside graduating senior interested in or intending to pursue post-high school course of study at either college/university  or other post-secondary educational institution.
Award Components: One (1) $1000 scholarship and an individual certificate awarded to one (1) student selected by the Town of Surfside Scholarship Committee.

 

Criteria:

  1. Applicant must be a Surfside resident for at least 5 years.
  2. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior in the year of the award. 
  3. Applicant must have a minimum graduating GPA of 3.0.
  4. Applicant must have a financial need for the scholarship.
  5. Applicant must demonstrate a positive-impact through community/civic involvement as determined through letters of recommendation and responses included in the application.

 

Evaluation:

Applicant must meet the minimum criteria as set forth above in items 1 through 4, the application will then be evaluated by the Parks and Recreation Committee on criteria set forth in item 5.

 

Application Process:

Applicant must submit the following items:

  1. Completed application form (if handwritten, please print legibly)
  2. Letter of application addressed to the Scholarship Committee. The letter should contain a brief explanation of career goals and biographical (background) information.
  3. Three (3) letters of recommendations from choice of high school teachers, administrators, counselors, employers, or non-related individuals with significant knowledge of applicant’s experience and involvement.
  4. An official and recent high school transcript with cumulative grade point average and a class standing/rank.
  5. Personal Essay. In your essay, please answer the following question on the enclosed essay form:

How has your involvement within the Surfside community, or the community at large, had a positive impact?

 

Deadline for the application is Friday, Sunday, March 1st, 2026, 5:00 P.M

Applications postmarked after this date will not be considered.
Please mail OR submit application in person to:

 

Town Clerk Office

Town Hall
9293 Harding Ave.
Surfside, FL 33154
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