ACADEMIC SUPPORTING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND CAREER READINESS summer youth internship program learn more learn more learn more The Foundation plays a vital role in providing paid, summer internships to high school students across Miami-Dade County. Through partnerships with local organizations and generous sponsors, the program prepares students for life with real-world work experience and hands-on learning outside of the classroom Cultural passport program learn more learn more learn more Every year, the Foundation provides K-12 students with a grade-appropriate cultural experience at one of the many cultural institutes in Miami-Dade County. mini-grants for schools program learn more learn more learn more The Foundation awards nine grants (three in each region) per year to schools for the implementation of innovative and effective educational activities that foster greater academic achievement. Student Scholarships program learn more learn more learn more The Foundation awards various scholarships to graduating seniors from traditional M-DCPS high schools for post-secondary undergraduate education.