MIAMI, March 15 – Miami-based Carnival, the Miami HEAT, and Florida Prepaid College Foundation presented local high school students with 4-Year Florida College Plan scholarships during halftime of the Bucks vs. HEAT game tonight. Purchased by Carnival Foundation – the charitable arm of the Carnival Corporation, the scholarships were presented to former students of the HEAT Academy, an after school enrichment program for at-risk youth, who currently participate in an innovative workplace mentoring program sponsored by Carnival, the Miami HEAT and in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami. Recipients were selected based on academic performance, leadership skills, community involvement and interviews with representatives from the three participating organizations.
HEAT Honor 2019 Carnival Scholarship Recipients
