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Scholarship Seekers
What is your dream for your future? Are you a dedicated student? An exceptional athlete? A talented technician or committed community volunteer? Have you overcome considerable obstacles? The Community Foundation may be able to help you use your talents, abilities and passions to pursue your higher education dreams.
We offer a scholarship program that each year helps students from Palm Beach and Martin counties pursue their goals at colleges, universities, and trade or technical schools after high school graduation. Students are selected through a competitive application process and applications are due each year by February 1.
Learn more about applying for a scholarship.
All scholarships have been established by generous local individuals, families, organizations, and private foundations. Whether honoring loved ones or helping students from a particular high school or community, each scholarship expresses a deep belief in the power of education to help young people achieve their dreams. Click to view the list of the scholarship funds. In 2011, the Community Foundation awarded 106 local students attending college $730,000 in scholarships. Scholarships ranged from $1,000 to $30,000.
Since 1983 we have awarded more than $6.1 million in scholarships and grants to 1,500 students in Palm Beach and Martin counties. If you received a scholarship from the Community Foundation, we hope you will stay in touch with us! Learn more about our scholarship alumni and connect with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn the answers to frequently asked questions about our scholarship program.
Suggested Timeline for 2011-2012 Academic Year Scholarships
| November 1, 2011 | - Online Scholarship application process begins |
| November 2011 |
- Start your online application - Prepare personal statement and essays |
| December 2011 | - Complete FAFSA - Request transcripts |
| February 1, 2012 | Deadline: - Deadline to submit online application and ALL required support materials |
| March 2012 |
- Committee selections made - Emails will be sent to students selected to attend interview
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| April 2012 | - Interviews scheduled |
| May 2012 | - Awards will be announced |
| September 1 thru October 12, 2012 | - Fall semester checks mailed to recipient’s school upon receipt of required documents |
| December 1, 2012 thru January 11, 2013 | - Spring semester checks mailed to recipient’s school upon receipt of required documents |
For more information, please contact:
Pat Rowan, Fund Distributions Manager
Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway, Suite 200 | West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Main Telephone: 561.659.6800
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"My decision to make a donation to the Community Foundation came down to trust. I knew that my dollars would be used to serve the community under the able stewardship of foundation staff."
Chris Locke
CPA, Boca Raton
