Scholarship

Bomnin Family Endowed Business Scholarship

Your family served. Now it's your turn to lead.

A scholarship for University of Miami Business School students who are descendants of firefighters, police officers, or members of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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University of Miami Business School students walking together on campus
Up to 4scholarships awarded every year
South Floridaa thank-you to the community that serves us
Fall 2027selection timeline TBD, so start preparing now

Who can apply

Who this scholarship is for

You come from a family that serves

You're a descendant of a firefighter, a police officer, or a member of any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, including veterans.

You're a Business School undergrad

Active undergraduate student, pursuing a University of Miami Business School degree.

You have a competitive GPA

Strong academic standing at the Business School.

You're part of our South Florida community

It's our thank-you to the men and women who serve and sacrifice for the community that supports us. Preference goes to residents of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe counties.

Up to four scholarships are awarded each year. Awards are made based on University policy and procedure.

Who it honors

A lasting tribute to those who serve

The Bomnin family is inspired by those on the front lines of service. This scholarship honors their courage and sacrifice by investing in the education of the next generation.

Sheriff's office deputies at a Bomnin scholarship event
Law enforcementPolice officers and sheriff's deputies
Fire rescue and police leaders at the scholarship luncheon
FirefightersFire rescue and first responders
U.S. Army service members with a Bomnin leader
U.S. Armed ForcesEvery branch, including veterans

How to apply

Three steps to apply

Applications are managed directly by the University of Miami.

  1. 1
    Check that you qualify

    Review who the scholarship is for, above.

  2. 2
    Record your video

    As part of the application, you'll submit a short video response for the selection committee. The prompt is shown here, so you can start thinking about your answer today.

  3. 3
    Apply through the Business School

    Visit the Business School scholarships page for the application and next steps.

Your video prompt
Describe how the values of courage, sacrifice, and service embodied by first responders and members of the U.S. Armed Forces inspire your personal goals and academic journey. How do you hope to reflect these values in your own life?

Tip: share your family's story and what it means to you.

Scholarship timelineFall 2027 selection timeline TBD

Check the Business School scholarships page for dates as they're announced.

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The Bomnin family, University of Miami leaders, and first responders presenting the $1.2 million scholarship check

Our commitment

$1.2 million

An endowed scholarship, built to last

Because it's endowed, the scholarship will keep supporting students from families who serve, year after year.

Arnaldo Bomnin in a Bomnin Chevrolet showroom

Why we created it

Service before self

This scholarship is a tribute to the men and women who put service before self. It is our honor to give back by investing in the education of their descendants, ensuring that the spirit of service lives on through future leaders.
— The Bomnin Family

Honoring the heroes of today by investing in the leaders of tomorrow.

Students walking down a banyan-lined path on the University of Miami campus

Our commitment to community

“We sell cars, but our passion is giving back to the community.”
— Arnaldo Bomnin
About Bomnin Bomnin in the community

Applications, eligibility review, and selection are managed by the University of Miami. Questions about applying? Visit the Business School scholarships page.