Community Foundation Awards 1.4 Million Through 115 Scholarships to Local Students

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties awarded $1.4 million in college scholarships through its 2025 Scholarship Program. A total of 115 scholarships were granted to students enrolling in college this fall, continuing the Community Foundation’s longstanding commitment to expanding access to higher education.

The Foundation offers both need- and merit-based scholarships funded through more than 100 donor-established funds. This year, the Scholarship Program received 829 completed applications and the  average award totaled $12,000.

“We were truly inspired by the caliber of this year’s applicants.” said Dr. Joanne Julien, chair of the Community Foundation’s Scholarship Committee. “Each scholarship recipient demonstrated academic achievement, a strong sense of resilience and tremendous potential to make a lasting impact in their communities and careers.”

Since launching its scholarship program in 1985, the Foundation has distributed over $19.1 million in scholarships to nearly 3,500 students in Palm Beach and Martin counties. The scholarships help reduce student loan burdens and open doors to higher education for students who may not otherwise struggle to afford college.

“Our goal is to support students who have the passion and ability to succeed, but not always the financial means,” said Danita R. DeHaney, president and CEO of the Community Foundation. “This investment in their future is also an investment in the future of Palm Beach and Martin Counties.”