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The Miami HEAT Charitable Fund is proud to offer five (5) college scholarships each valued at $5,000.00 and available to high school seniors who excel in academics and community service:                                     
  1. Three (3) Miami HEAT Scholarships
  2. One (1) Dr. Jack Ramsay Scholarship
  3. One (1) Alec Kessler Student-Athlete Scholarship
Miami HEAT Scholarships: Awarded to students who have excelled in academics and community service and have a financial need.

Dr. Jack Ramsay Scholarship: Awarded to a student who has excelled in academics and community service and has a financial need.

Alec Kessler Student-Athlete Scholarship: Awarded to a student who has excelled in academics & community service, participates in a sport and has a financial need.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

DEADLINE: January 16, 2027

Applications are due by Saturday, January 16, 2027. All completed applications must be postmarked by this date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A Miami HEAT representative will contact the recipients of the HEAT Scholarships prior to June 30, 2027. Scholarships will be awarded per eligibility criteria below and per all NBA rules and regulations.

Scholarship awards will be applied towards the winners’ first year college tuition in the Fall of 2027.


ELIGIBILITY

To be considered for any of our five (5) college scholarships, the student must meet the following criteria:
  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Be a high school student enrolled in a Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe or Palm Beach County public or private school.
  • Have a minimum un-weighted GPA of 3.0 by the end of the first grading period of their senior year.
  • Submit an official transcript from the high school registrar.
  • Submit a copy of their SAT and/or ACT score.
  • Have an unmet financial need as deemed by their accepted university’s Financial Aid Office.
  • Submitted the following letters:
    • Two (2) letters of recommendation – each from a current high school teacher or administrator on school letterhead.
    • Two (2) or more letters from community based organizations, on the specific organization’s letterhead verifying community service and hours performed.
    • One (1) letter from High School Athletic Director or Coach on school letterhead verifying candidate’s participation in a high school sport. (Only applies to Alec Kessler Student-Athlete Scholarship applicants).
  • Accepted to and enroll in a four-year accredited college or university in the U.S.
  • Submit a writing sample as outlined in the application form.

SELECTION CRITERIA

A panel comprised of Miami HEAT employees and Miami HEAT Charitable Fund Board Members will review applications for final decisions on scholarship awards. The following criteria will be considered:
  • Career Goals
  • Writing Sample
  • Financial Need
  • Teacher/School official recommendations
  • Academic Achievement
  • Community Service Verification Letter(s)
  • College/University Acceptance Letter
  • Sport Participation Verification Letter (Only applies to Alec Kessler Student-Athlete Scholarship applicants)
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