Clone of 2025 – 2026 EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH 2026 – 2027 EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday July 13, 2026 – 5:00 PM
Application for a City of Riviera Beach Scholarship is open to high school graduates from the applying year or earlier who are residents of Riviera Beach, as well as qualified incoming freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors enrolling in an accredited college, university, or trade/ technical school. College graduate students may also apply, provided they meet the same requirements listed below.

Applicants offered a scholarship must submit verification of their full-time enrollment at an accredited College, University, or Trade/Technical School no later than September 30, 2026.

Application Deadline: July 13, 2026 - 5:00 PM

Requirements: (Please use checkoffs to confirm your eligibility to apply)
1. Be a resident of Riviera Beach. (Proof of residency required.)
2. High School Graduate no later than June 30, 2026.
3. Be enrolled Full Time in an accredited College, University, or Trade/Technical School (minimum of twelve credit hours) by September 30, 2026.
4. Possess a 2.0 or above cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA).
5. Complete ALL sections of the application. (Incomplete applications will not be considered.)
6. Provide proof of Community Service completed within the last 12 months.
7. Agree to provide a minimum of twenty (20) hours of Community Service to the City of Riviera Beach within twelve (12) months.
Required Attachments: (Please check off each required attachment as it is added)
1. Current Official Electronic or Sealed Transcript (High School, College, University, Technical, or Trade School).
2. Current Resume' that includes High School/College achievements, organizations, community service activities, and other activities applicant is involved in.
3. Current typed one (1) page single spaced essay stating why applicant should be awarded a scholarship and applicant’s plans for further studies at a College, University, or Technical/Trade School. (The Essay must include Applicant’s name.)
4. Three (3) signed letters of recommendation that must be dated January 1, 2026, or later, and signed by the writer.
If ALL requested information is not included, the application WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

A personal interview with the applicant may be required.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Provide ALL requested Information. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Provide Current Legibly Printed E-mail Address. All Follow-up Contact Will Be Via Email
Full Name

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Birth Date

MonthDayYear
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
E-mail
example@example.com
Father/Guardian Name
Occupation
Mother/Guardian Name:
Occupation
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Number of Dependents Living in Household
Age(s) (of Dependents Living in Household)
Total Annual Family Income based upon 2025 Federal Income Tax Return:
Number of Family Members currently attending college (Includes Part-Time Students):
Have you submitted your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
School you currently attend
Grade Point Average
Expected Graduation Date
Major Career Objective
College/School you plan to attend beginning in Fall 2025
Have you applied for Admission?
Have you been accepted?
Anticipated Classification as of Fall 2025:
How will you finance the balance of Education Expenses?
What do you plan to do after graduating from College?
Other schools you have attended:
School Activities:
Academic and other Honors Received
Honor and date
Honor and date
Honor and date
Honor and date
Honor Societies
Community Activities
Extra-Curricular Activities
Current Official Electronic or Sealed Transcript (High School, College, Technical or Trade School).

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Current Resume' that includes High School/College achievements, organizations, community service activities, and other activities applicant is involved in.

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Current typed one (1) page single spaced essay stating why applicant should be awarded a scholarship and applicant’s plans for further studies at a College, University, or Technical/Trade School. (The Essay must include Applicant’s name.)

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Three (3) signed letters of recommendation dated January 1, 2025, or later, and signed by the writer.

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(Attach additional pages if more space is required)

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Signature – Applicant
Signature – Parent/Guardian
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
*If applicant is under age 18
Return Completed Application

In A Sealed Envelope

Via Mail To:

City of Riviera Beach

Education Advisory Board

Attn: Scholarship Review Team

P.O. Box Drawer 10682

Riviera Beach, Florida 33419

In Person To:

City of Riviera Beach

City Manager’s Office

Education Advisory Board

Attn: Scholarship Review Team

1481 West 15th Street

Riviera Beach, Florida 33404

Electronically To:

scholarship@rivierabeach.org

Applications received after 5:00 PM on July 13, 2026, WILL NOT be considered.

If you have questions or require additional Information, please contact the City of Riviera Beach via phone at (561) 845-4054 (Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM), or email scholarship@rivierabeach.org.

Funds for the 2026 - 2027 Riviera Beach Education Scholarships were made available through a budget appropriation by the City Council. Additional funds may be received from city business partners, and private donations. Scholarship awards will be $1,000 for undergraduates and $2,000 for graduate students. The City’s goal is to award every qualified applicant. However, only the top ranked qualified applicants are guaranteed a Scholarship Award. Scholarships will be awarded in ranked order based upon application evaluation and available funds.

The Scholarship Program is administered by the Riviera Beach Education Advisory Committee under the direction of the Mayor, City Council, and City Manager.

Mayor

Douglas Lawson

City Council Chair

Bruce Guyton

City Council Chair Pro-Tem

Dr. Glen Spiritis

City Council Members

KaShamba Miller-Anderson

Shirley D. Lanier

Fercella Davis-Panier

Interim City Manager

William E. Wilkins

City Attorney

Dawn S. Wynn

City Clerk

Debrah Hall

Riviera Beach Education Advisory Committee

Monique Foushee, Chairperson

Dr. Julia Botel, Vice Chairperson

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CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH 2026 – 2027 EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Academic and other Honors Received

*If applicant is under age 18