The Community Foundation Scholarship Program awards more than $1 million each year to over 100 students from Palm Beach and Martin Counties. The Community Foundation stays close to the issues that impact our population’s ability to meet challenges and thrive. With our donors and nonprofit partners, we inspire powerful philanthropy to drive solutions that strengthen our communities.
Scholarship Details
- Awards over $1 million annually to students from Palm Beach and Martin Counties
- Supports more than 100 scholarship recipients each year
- One general application provides consideration for over 110 scholarship funds
- Scholarships support study at colleges, universities, trade, and technical schools
- Award amounts and number of scholarships vary depending on available funds
- Some scholarship opportunities have additional requirements beyond the general criteria
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a graduating high school senior from a public or independent high school in Palm Beach or Martin County or a current undergraduate or vocational student
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0
- Must plan to enroll full-time at a college, university, or trade or vocational school
- Must demonstrate financial need and or academic achievement
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Application Process
- Complete the Community Foundation general scholarship application
- Submit required academic and personal information, including GPA and enrollment plans
- Demonstrate financial need and or academic achievement as part of your application
- Receive automatic consideration for more than 110 scholarship funds once your application is complete
- Review any additional requirements for specific scholarship opportunities if applicable
Visit the website to see the scholarships you’re automatically considered for when you apply through our general application.
