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Why Give

We make education accessible and affordable to all.

Miami Dade College is a Dream Factory where any student has an opportunity to pursue their dreams regardless of background, circumstances or finances. We provide critical support so students receive the highest quality education aligned to industry workforce needs. Our support benefits many areas of the College, from life-changing scholarships to program funding to student services like the MDC Food Pantry and college advising. Let us help you find your passion at MDC, and join us in our work to change lives!

"Talent is universal, opportunity is not."

Eduardo J. Padrón
  • Portrait photo of Rodkeshia Louis
    "Thank you to the donors for sharing your resources. Thank you for caring enough about helping others achieve greatness. It means everything to us; it means more than words can describe."
    Rodkeshia Louis
    Class of 2018
    Public Administration
    Braman Completion Scholarship recipient
  • Portrait photo of Humbert Torres
    "I have to thank those who give back to the community. Through scholarships like mine, they are holding us up and helping us excel. Eventually, we will be able to give back just like they have done for us."
    Humbert Torres
    Class of 2018
    Computer Science
    Braman Completion Scholarship recipient
  • Portrait photo of Yoojin Kim
    "I’m grateful for my scholarship because it’s easing the burden of out-of-state tuition costs. Since experiencing health issues of my own, I have a newfound dream of becoming a physician’s assistant. I’m so humbled to be studying at the best institution in our area for the health sciences."
    Yoojin Kim
    Class of 2019
    Nursing/Physician’s Assistant
    Marcelo Saenz Scholarship recipient
  • Portrait photo of Juan Daniel Luna
    "MDC was the only place to open its doors to me. MDC helped me realize my dreams and gave me the right tools to continue my education. I’m excited about my work to design and build my own racecar with MDC’s Makers Lab and couldn’t do this anywhere else."
    Juan Daniel Luna
    Mechanical Engineering

Read more on how we change lives.

We Bridge the Divide

Scholarships make a difference for our students, of which 65% come from low-income households and 70% work while going to school. We serve the largest and most diverse student population in the nation, and more scholarship funding is needed to bridge the divide.

We Are an Equalizer

An MDC education is, in many ways, a ticket to the middle class and the American Dream. When you support MDC, students have opportunity to become leaders, positively impacting careers, families and society.

We Are a Community Partner

Not only do we train leaders and changemakers, we contribute renowned arts and cultural programs, fill workforce needs, fuel the economy, and positively impact our community. Your support of educational opportunity uplifts South Florida.


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Our Mission: Miami Dade College Foundation raises essential private funds to enable Miami Dade College to change lives, families, communities and the world through the opportunity of education.