Palm Beach and Martin Counties Scholarships
$5,000
About the Scholarship Program
Since 1985, the Community Foundation has awarded both need- and merit-based scholarships to expand college access and help local students reduce educational debt. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we administer more than 120 distinct scholarship funds. Completing the Foundation’s general scholarship application places applicants under consideration for all eligible awards.
How the application is handled
- The scholarship cycle opens December 2025 for students planning to begin college in summer/fall 2026.
- The Community Foundation evaluates submitted applications and aligns candidates with scholarships that fit the donors’ criteria.
- A Scholarship Committee reviews finalists...
About the Scholarship Program
Since 1985, the Community Foundation has awarded both need- and merit-based scholarships to expand college access and help local students reduce educational debt. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we administer more than 120 distinct scholarship funds. Completing the Foundation’s general scholarship application places applicants under consideration for all eligible awards.
How the application is handled
- The scholarship cycle opens December 2025 for students planning to begin college in summer/fall 2026.
- The Community Foundation evaluates submitted applications and aligns candidates with scholarships that fit the donors’ criteria.
- A Scholarship Committee reviews finalists...
Bailey Family Foundation Florida Scholarships
$20,000
Our Purpose
We work to broaden access to — and improve the quality of — postsecondary educational opportunities.
Scholarship Opportunities
High School Seniors
- Award: $5,000 per year, renewable for up to four years
- Who it serves: High school seniors with demonstrated academic success, proven financial need, and a record of community service
College Students
- Award: $5,000 (one-time, non-renewable)
- Who it serves: Currently enrolled college students who show scholastic achievement, financial need, and commitment to community service
- Note: Previous scholarship recipients are eligible to apply again
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following:
-...
Our Purpose
We work to broaden access to — and improve the quality of — postsecondary educational opportunities.
Scholarship Opportunities
High School Seniors
- Award: $5,000 per year, renewable for up to four years
- Who it serves: High school seniors with demonstrated academic success, proven financial need, and a record of community service
College Students
- Award: $5,000 (one-time, non-renewable)
- Who it serves: Currently enrolled college students who show scholastic achievement, financial need, and commitment to community service
- Note: Previous scholarship recipients are eligible to apply again
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following:
-...
Susan A. Cowell Scholarship
$1,000
Overview
This scholarship supports academically strong, community-oriented high school graduates who are continuing their education—whether at a college, university, graduate program, or trade/technical school.
Application window
Applications are accepted November 1 through February 1.
Award amount and distribution
One recipient will receive a $1,000 award. The Community Foundation issues the funds to the recipient’s school in a single payment in the fall; the school will apply the amount evenly across the fall and spring semesters.
Permitted uses
Scholarship funds may be applied toward tuition, fees, textbooks, and other education-related expenses.
Who is eligible
Applicants must identify as members of the...
Overview
This scholarship supports academically strong, community-oriented high school graduates who are continuing their education—whether at a college, university, graduate program, or trade/technical school.
Application window
Applications are accepted November 1 through February 1.
Award amount and distribution
One recipient will receive a $1,000 award. The Community Foundation issues the funds to the recipient’s school in a single payment in the fall; the school will apply the amount evenly across the fall and spring semesters.
Permitted uses
Scholarship funds may be applied toward tuition, fees, textbooks, and other education-related expenses.
Who is eligible
Applicants must identify as members of the...
Rochester Cavalry Troops Scholarship
$10,000
Purpose
Provide financial assistance to individuals affiliated with New York Army National Guard units, detachments, or elements based in Monroe County who intend to pursue post‑secondary education.
Who may apply (Eligibility)
- Current National Guard members or those who retired within the past year and who are connected to Patriot Way.
- Spouses and dependent children of those Guard members.
- Surviving spouses and dependent children of Monroe County Guard members connected to Patriot Way who died while on duty, in training, or in combat. (Note: a surviving spouse who has remarried is ineligible.)
All applicants must demonstrate financial need,...
Purpose
Provide financial assistance to individuals affiliated with New York Army National Guard units, detachments, or elements based in Monroe County who intend to pursue post‑secondary education.
Who may apply (Eligibility)
- Current National Guard members or those who retired within the past year and who are connected to Patriot Way.
- Spouses and dependent children of those Guard members.
- Surviving spouses and dependent children of Monroe County Guard members connected to Patriot Way who died while on duty, in training, or in combat. (Note: a surviving spouse who has remarried is ineligible.)
All applicants must demonstrate financial need,...
Kathleen McElligott Hall Memorial Scholarship
$3,000
Purpose
This scholarship exists to help students from upstate New York continue their nursing education by providing financial support.
Who may apply
- Must be enrolled in a nursing program and have completed at least one semester.
- Must demonstrate financial need.
- This award is aimed at a hardworking, motivated student who may have an average GPA rather than the top academic rank.
Application window
Applications are accepted December 1 through February 28 via the Community Foundation’s Consolidated Scholarship Application. Submitting this consolidated application also puts you in consideration for other scholarships for which you may qualify.
Award amount...
Purpose
This scholarship exists to help students from upstate New York continue their nursing education by providing financial support.
Who may apply
- Must be enrolled in a nursing program and have completed at least one semester.
- Must demonstrate financial need.
- This award is aimed at a hardworking, motivated student who may have an average GPA rather than the top academic rank.
Application window
Applications are accepted December 1 through February 28 via the Community Foundation’s Consolidated Scholarship Application. Submitting this consolidated application also puts you in consideration for other scholarships for which you may qualify.
Award amount...
Albert Shanker College Scholarship Fund
$5,000
Overview
Each year the United Federation of Teachers awards a total of $1 million in scholarships for undergraduate and graduate study to high-achieving, financially qualified students who attended New York City public schools. Recipients exemplify the academic success possible in the city’s public system and reflect both their own commitment and the support of the educators who helped them.
Undergraduate Eligibility
Applicants for the undergraduate scholarships must be graduating seniors from New York City public high schools — including vocational, academic, or alternative schools — or students receiving an equivalency diploma through a public evening school or a New York...
Overview
Each year the United Federation of Teachers awards a total of $1 million in scholarships for undergraduate and graduate study to high-achieving, financially qualified students who attended New York City public schools. Recipients exemplify the academic success possible in the city’s public system and reflect both their own commitment and the support of the educators who helped them.
Undergraduate Eligibility
Applicants for the undergraduate scholarships must be graduating seniors from New York City public high schools — including vocational, academic, or alternative schools — or students receiving an equivalency diploma through a public evening school or a New York...
Lighthouse Guild Scholarships
$10,000
We believe financial barriers should not prevent people who are blind or have low vision from pursuing higher education. To support this, Lighthouse Guild awards merit-based scholarships to students with vision loss who are preparing to begin college or graduate study.
Overview
- Each year we award up to 20 scholarships to exceptional U.S. high school students who are legally blind and entering college as freshmen.
- We also award at least one scholarship annually to a qualified graduate student (for Master’s, PhD, MD, JD, or other post-baccalaureate programs).
- Scholarship funds are unrestricted and may be applied to tuition,...
We believe financial barriers should not prevent people who are blind or have low vision from pursuing higher education. To support this, Lighthouse Guild awards merit-based scholarships to students with vision loss who are preparing to begin college or graduate study.
Overview
- Each year we award up to 20 scholarships to exceptional U.S. high school students who are legally blind and entering college as freshmen.
- We also award at least one scholarship annually to a qualified graduate student (for Master’s, PhD, MD, JD, or other post-baccalaureate programs).
- Scholarship funds are unrestricted and may be applied to tuition,...
Erle and Cynthia Byram Scholarship Fund
$1,000
Introduction
This scholarship is open to qualifying students from southern Idaho and supports first-year, full-time study at an accredited Idaho postsecondary institution. Applications must be complete and submitted by the deadline; late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Eligibility
- Graduating high school seniors from any high school located in southern Idaho (areas south of the Salmon River).
- Intending to enroll as a full-time, first-year student at an Idaho public or private junior college, college, university, vocational, or technical school.
- Preference will be given to applicants who live in Camas County or Gooding County.
Required application materials...
Introduction
This scholarship is open to qualifying students from southern Idaho and supports first-year, full-time study at an accredited Idaho postsecondary institution. Applications must be complete and submitted by the deadline; late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Eligibility
- Graduating high school seniors from any high school located in southern Idaho (areas south of the Salmon River).
- Intending to enroll as a full-time, first-year student at an Idaho public or private junior college, college, university, vocational, or technical school.
- Preference will be given to applicants who live in Camas County or Gooding County.
Required application materials...
Don Watkins Memorial Scholarship
$1,500
Overview
Each year the Idaho Press Club offers scholarships of up to $1,500 to students who graduated from Idaho high schools and have completed at least one year of college and plan to pursue a career in journalism or communications. Eligible applicants include full‑time college students who are majoring in journalism or those actively working for a college or professional media outlet.
Eligibility
- Graduate of an Idaho high school
- At least one year of college completed (postsecondary)
- Intending to pursue journalism or communications as a career
- Full‑time students majoring in journalism or students employed by a...
Overview
Each year the Idaho Press Club offers scholarships of up to $1,500 to students who graduated from Idaho high schools and have completed at least one year of college and plan to pursue a career in journalism or communications. Eligible applicants include full‑time college students who are majoring in journalism or those actively working for a college or professional media outlet.
Eligibility
- Graduate of an Idaho high school
- At least one year of college completed (postsecondary)
- Intending to pursue journalism or communications as a career
- Full‑time students majoring in journalism or students employed by a...
Inez Robb Boise Scholarship Fund
$1,000
AAUW Boise Area Branch — Inez Robb Scholarship Fund
Deadline: March 15, by 11:59 p.m. MST
Overview
This scholarship, awarded through the AAUW Boise Area Branch, supports female students pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Boise State University. Applications must be submitted by the deadline above to be considered.
Eligibility
- Identifies as female and is a resident of Idaho
- Enrolled full-time in a bachelor’s degree program at Boise State University
- Classified as a junior or senior at Boise State
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
- Expected to graduate within two years of receiving the scholarship
Required...
AAUW Boise Area Branch — Inez Robb Scholarship Fund
Deadline: March 15, by 11:59 p.m. MST
Overview
This scholarship, awarded through the AAUW Boise Area Branch, supports female students pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Boise State University. Applications must be submitted by the deadline above to be considered.
Eligibility
- Identifies as female and is a resident of Idaho
- Enrolled full-time in a bachelor’s degree program at Boise State University
- Classified as a junior or senior at Boise State
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
- Expected to graduate within two years of receiving the scholarship
Required...
Midland Area Community Foundation Scholarships
$2,000
One application opens the door to many scholarship possibilities. Complete the single application and you’ll be matched to the awards for which you are most likely to qualify. Before beginning, please review all instructions on this page. The online application link appears at the bottom. INTRODUCTION / ELIGIBILITY (RESIDENCY) REQUIREMENTS To be eligible for Midland Area Community Foundation scholarships, you must reside in the county or counties served by each specific scholarship. Note: certain scholarships funded by companies or member organizations may waive this residency rule. HOW RESIDENCY IS DETERMINED You will be treated as a resident of Midland or...
One application opens the door to many scholarship possibilities. Complete the single application and you’ll be matched to the awards for which you are most likely to qualify. Before beginning, please review all instructions on this page. The online application link appears at the bottom. INTRODUCTION / ELIGIBILITY (RESIDENCY) REQUIREMENTS To be eligible for Midland Area Community Foundation scholarships, you must reside in the county or counties served by each specific scholarship. Note: certain scholarships funded by companies or member organizations may waive this residency rule. HOW RESIDENCY IS DETERMINED You will be treated as a resident of Midland or...
Georgia Association of Water Professionals Scholarships
$2,000
Overview
The Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) manages three distinct scholarship funds and distributes eight scholarships annually to support students pursuing education or training after high school. The organization’s Scholarship Committee oversees the selection and administration of these awards.
Application timeline and evaluation
- Applications are accepted beginning December 1 each year and must be received by February 28.
- Submissions are judged using criteria approved by the GAWP Board of Directors. Evaluation factors include GAWP membership (except where noted below), academic performance, extracurricular and community involvement, and essays when required (specifically for the H2Opportunity and Philip R. Karr,...
Overview
The Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) manages three distinct scholarship funds and distributes eight scholarships annually to support students pursuing education or training after high school. The organization’s Scholarship Committee oversees the selection and administration of these awards.
Application timeline and evaluation
- Applications are accepted beginning December 1 each year and must be received by February 28.
- Submissions are judged using criteria approved by the GAWP Board of Directors. Evaluation factors include GAWP membership (except where noted below), academic performance, extracurricular and community involvement, and essays when required (specifically for the H2Opportunity and Philip R. Karr,...
