Online applications close this Saturday for high school seniors in Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties
BankUnited and the Miami HEAT Charitable Fund are offering $25,000 in college scholarship funds to deserving South Florida high school seniors; interested students have until Saturday, January 30, 2021, to apply online.
Now in its 25th year, the Miami HEAT Scholarships presented by BankUnited awards five $5,000 college scholarships to high school seniors attending school in Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach County.
“More than ever before, BankUnited is honored to support local students who have persevered and remained committed to their education and community service,” said BankUnited Executive Vice President Lisa Shim, head of consumer and small business banking. “As proud partners of the Miami HEAT, and as part of our commitment to the communities where we live and work, BankUnited supports people and programs aimed at making a difference.”
The Miami HEAT Scholarships presented by BankUnited are awarded to students who have demonstrated excellence in academics and community service. Scholarships will be bestowed in the following categories: three $5,000 HEAT Scholarships, one $5,000 Dr. Jack Ramsay Scholarship and one $5,000 Alec Kessler Student-Athlete Scholarship.
South Florida high school seniors currently attending school in Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach County and will be enrolling in a four-year accredited college can apply now at www.heat.com/scholarships.
About BankUnited, N.A.
BankUnited, N.A., a national bank headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida, provides a full range of banking and related services to individual and corporate customers through banking centers in Florida and the New York metropolitan area. BankUnited, N.A. also provides certain commercial lending and deposit products through national platforms. BankUnited, Inc. (NYSE: BKU), with total assets of $35 billion at December 31, 2020, is the bank holding company for BankUnited, N.A. For additional information, call (877) 779-2265 or visit www.BankUnited.com. BankUnited can be found on Facebook at facebook.com/BankUnited.
