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,...
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...
Hatton Lovejoy Scholarships
$18,000
Overview
The Hatton Lovejoy Scholarship Plan (undergraduate scholarships) exists to support and motivate deserving young men and women pursuing college education that prepares them for leadership and service in their communities.
Eligibility
- Applicants must have lived in Troup County, Georgia for a minimum of two years.
- Candidates must be graduates of an accredited high school, or scheduled to graduate within six months, and rank in the top 25% of their class academically.
Awards and Deadlines
- Up to ten scholarships may be awarded each year under the Hatton Lovejoy Scholarship Plan.
- The next application deadline is February...
Overview
The Hatton Lovejoy Scholarship Plan (undergraduate scholarships) exists to support and motivate deserving young men and women pursuing college education that prepares them for leadership and service in their communities.
Eligibility
- Applicants must have lived in Troup County, Georgia for a minimum of two years.
- Candidates must be graduates of an accredited high school, or scheduled to graduate within six months, and rank in the top 25% of their class academically.
Awards and Deadlines
- Up to ten scholarships may be awarded each year under the Hatton Lovejoy Scholarship Plan.
- The next application deadline is February...
Georgia Mining Foundation Scholarship Program
$1,000
Introduction
Through our scholarship and endowment initiatives, we provide more than $40,000 each year to deserving students from Georgia who are preparing to enroll in the state’s colleges, technical colleges, and universities. The annual GMF Scholarship does more than help with tuition — it also connects recipients with the Georgia Mining Association and its member companies, offering both financial support and industry links that enhance their educational experience. We are committed to continuing this tradition of investing in Georgia’s future leaders.
GMF College Scholarship — Application Deadline
Completed application packets must be postmarked by February 27, 2026, to be considered....
Introduction
Through our scholarship and endowment initiatives, we provide more than $40,000 each year to deserving students from Georgia who are preparing to enroll in the state’s colleges, technical colleges, and universities. The annual GMF Scholarship does more than help with tuition — it also connects recipients with the Georgia Mining Association and its member companies, offering both financial support and industry links that enhance their educational experience. We are committed to continuing this tradition of investing in Georgia’s future leaders.
GMF College Scholarship — Application Deadline
Completed application packets must be postmarked by February 27, 2026, to be considered....
COAG Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
Each year the Constitutional Officers Association of Georgia (COAG) invites Georgia high school seniors to apply for one of its scholarships by submitting a required essay and application materials. Essays are evaluated anonymously by the COAG Scholarship Committee. All application materials must be received by email no later than midnight on March 13, 2026. Details follow.
Who is eligible
- Georgia high school seniors graduating by spring 2026, or applicants with a GED equivalency dated between December 31, 2024 and May 31, 2026.
- Applicants must be citizens of the United States and residents of Georgia.
- The award...
Introduction
Each year the Constitutional Officers Association of Georgia (COAG) invites Georgia high school seniors to apply for one of its scholarships by submitting a required essay and application materials. Essays are evaluated anonymously by the COAG Scholarship Committee. All application materials must be received by email no later than midnight on March 13, 2026. Details follow.
Who is eligible
- Georgia high school seniors graduating by spring 2026, or applicants with a GED equivalency dated between December 31, 2024 and May 31, 2026.
- Applicants must be citizens of the United States and residents of Georgia.
- The award...
GACD Scholarship
$1,000
GACD offers an annual scholarship of $1,000 to promote education and career pursuits in the field of soil and water conservation. This financial aid is available to students who are either currently majoring in, or plan to major in, a discipline related to soil and water conservation. The acceptable fields of study encompass agricultural education, agronomy, horticulture, plant pathology, and agricultural communications, among others.The scholarship is open to high school seniors, as well as undergraduate and graduate students from Georgia, studying at any accredited institution within the United States. First-semester college students are required to submit their high school transcript...
GACD offers an annual scholarship of $1,000 to promote education and career pursuits in the field of soil and water conservation. This financial aid is available to students who are either currently majoring in, or plan to major in, a discipline related to soil and water conservation. The acceptable fields of study encompass agricultural education, agronomy, horticulture, plant pathology, and agricultural communications, among others.The scholarship is open to high school seniors, as well as undergraduate and graduate students from Georgia, studying at any accredited institution within the United States. First-semester college students are required to submit their high school transcript...
