Information from the Miami Dolphins
The Project Change Scholarship is in part of the Miami Dolphins social justice and advocacy program, FOOTBALL UNITES™, created by Miami Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross and Miami Dolphins players during the 2017-2018 season. Through FOOTBALL UNITES™, the Dolphins are using sports as a platform to bring positive social change.
Last year’s inaugural recipient was Valicia Browne. Browne, a graduating senior from Olympic Heights Community High School in Boca, has a goal to establish medical clinics to offer reasonably priced health care in underserved communities and will be attending Florida State University this year.
Requirements for the Project Change Scholarship include:
- Maintain a GPA of 3.0.
- Complete at least 40 hours of community service a semester in social justice programs.
- Write an essay on what change they want to see in the community and how the scholarship will achieve that change.
- Accepted into a community college or university.
- Application must be submitted by March 31, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
- Submit application HERE.