Cooper City & Coastal Waste & Recycling Academic Scholarship Program

Deadline: Monday, April 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM

The City of Cooper City and Coastal Waste & Recycling established the Cooper City Academic Scholarship Program ("Program") to foster the educational opportunities for Cooper City students.  The City of Cooper City and Coastal Waste & Recycling encourage Cooper City students to pursue educational paths that support government and civic endeavors with an emphasis on the environment, conservation and green initiatives.

Award Components:  The City of Cooper City will select up to six (6) winners. Two (2) recipients will each receive a one-time scholarship of $2,500.00 and up to four (4) recipients will each receive a one-time scholarship of $1,250.00.will select four (4) winners. 

Award Impact: The scholarship awards will enhance the education opportunities for up to six (6) students, who have excelled in the classroom and through demonstrated community service. Through higher academic enrichment, these recipients will be empowered to enter into a profession or lifestyle that supports the environment, conservation and sustainability.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Current Cooper City Resident (Proof of residency is required with application)

2. Minimum core GPA of 3.00

3. Minimum of 40 Community Service Hours

4. Education or professional path relating to STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)

Award Criteria - including, but not limited to the following:

1. Community Service

2. Personal Essay (no more than 600 words)

3. Weighted GPA

4. Two Character References

Selection Committee: Applications and subsequent award shall be made by a selection committee, which consists of the Cooper City Green Advisory Board Members and one representative from Coastal Waste & Recycling.  Applications must be received by the deadline of Monday, April 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM.

Applications may be dropped off or mailed to:
City of Cooper City
City Hall 
9090 SW 50 Place
Cooper City, FL 33328

Our office is open 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. If mailing, make sure you receive confirmation that your application is received prior to the deadline of Monday, April 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM by calling 954-434-2300.

Should you have questions, please call: 954-434-2300.