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Miami Gardens highlights Dream scholarships, Silver Knights winners and summer youth programs
Summary
At its June 11 meeting, the Miami Gardens City Council recognized Miami Gardens Dream scholarship recipients, announced $1,000 scholarships for two Silver Knights finalists, and described summer programs including Night Camp, a farm share and free back-to-school physicals.
On June 11, 2025, the Miami Gardens City Council recognized recipients of the Miami Gardens Dream scholarship and announced additional student awards and summer programs aimed at supporting youth and families.
Vice Mayor Robert Stevens presented the scholarship recognition and described the Miami Gardens Dream scholarship as an investment in students’ higher-education goals. “This scholarship is not just financial aid. It is a statement, a declaration that our city sees you, believe in your potential, and is willing to invest in your journey towards higher education,” Stevens said during the special presentation.
During the meeting the vice mayor asked two Silver Knights nominees from Miami Carol City Senior High School to come forward; the transcript names two students who were recognized and, according to the vice mayor, the city will award the Miami Gardens Dream scholarship at $1,000 each to the students identified in the meeting.
Council initiatives announced in reports included: Councilman Reggie Leon’s Night Camp, a free evening program at Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex from 6 to 10 p.m. offering cooking classes (presenter listed as Trick Daddy), swimming lessons, etiquette and entrepreneurship instruction; a farm-share distribution at Holy Family on June 28; and Councilwoman Powell’s planned July 26 free back-to-school physicals with more than 10 providers and immunizations as needed.
Councilwoman Baskin highlighted the Educator Impact gala and said she has received requests from additional schools to participate in the program after a pilot in Residential Area 1. Vice Mayor Stevens also thanked Home Depot and partners after a hurricane-supply distribution that served “over 300 vehicles.”
These presentations and announcements were ceremonial and informational; no formal votes were recorded on scholarships or program launches during the June 11 meeting. Council members encouraged resident participation in the events and said they will continue city programming that supports youth, education and public health.
