Scholarships

Florida Choice Scholarships

Now, in the State of Florida, parents of K-12 students, regardless of household income, who are residents of Florida, are eligible to apply for and receive a scholarship worth an average of $7,800 to attend a private school that best meets their academic needs. The scholarship can be used for tuition along with other related expenses such as registration, books, testing, and other fees. On average, families receive $7800 per pupil. Urgent Academy is approved to receive the following scholarships:

  • FES-UA

  • FTC

  • PEP-Hybrid

  • FES-EO

Apply in the spring to secure your scholarship for fall.

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Dade County Federal Credit Union (DCFCU) Scholarship

The DCFCU Scholarship reflects our community's deep commitment to education and belief in the potential of every student. Enabled by the generous support of the DCFCU, this scholarship aims to make transformative education accessible to all, irrespective of economic barriers. Designed to bridge the gap between potential and opportunity, the scholarship provides financial support to students who demonstrate a strong passion for learning and a desire to make a positive impact on their community. It specifically addresses the tuition gap not covered by the Florida Choice Scholarship, ensuring that financial constraints do not prevent any deserving student from attending Urgent Academy.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Residency: The candidate resides within the Overtown community

  • Community Engagement: The candidate demonstrates active participation in the Overtown community through community service or by attending an area after-school program.

  • School Transfer: The candidate is transferring or coming from a school in the Overtown community.

  • Academic Achievement: The candidate demonstrates dedication to their academic journey, shown through grades, teacher recommendations, or other forms of academic engagement.

*Scholarships are applied and awarded until depleted. Scholarships do not hold any cash value and cannot be refunded or applied toward any other expense under any circumstances. 

For more information, contact:

Dr. Saliha Nelson, CEO

drnelson@urgentacademy.org

305-205-4605