Shannon Melendi Foundation

Scholarship Program

Honoring Shannon. Empowering Futures.

Shannon Melendi had dreams of building a life filled with purpose, leadership, and service.

Today, through the Shannon Melendi Foundation Scholarship Program, we honor her memory by helping young women take their next bold steps into adulthood — equipped with education, strength, and hope.

Our annual scholarships recognize outstanding students who exemplify Shannon’s spirit:

Resilient. Driven. Compassionate. Focused on building a better world.

Scholarship Details

  • Award Amount: $1,000 per recipient

  • Eligibility:

    • High school seniors

    • Residing in the greater Miami-Dade County area

    • Planning to attend an accredited two-year or four-year college or university

  • Application Requirements:

    • Completed application form

    • Short essay (500 words): "How I Plan to Create a Safer and Stronger Future for Myself and Others"

    • Academic transcript (minimum 2.5 GPA preferred)

    • One letter of recommendation (teacher, counselor, coach, or community leader)

Apply for the Scholarship