Community Foundation Building
Scholarship Seekers Hub

Your future starts now. The Community Foundation is cheering you on!

Our Application Process


1. Submit your application.
2. Foundation staff review and match you to scholarships.
3. Finalists may be invited to interview.
4. Scholarship committee recommends recipients.
5. Board approves awards.
6. Funds go directly to your school.

Feb. 2, 2026
Applications open
Mar. 4, 2026
(5 p.m. ET) Deadline to apply
Mar. 6, 2026
(5 p.m. ET) Recommendation letters due
April 2026
Interviews for finalists
Mid-May 2026
Awards announced
June 19, 2026
Scholar Celebration
July 2026
Scholarship payments sent to schools

Some scholarships have additional requirements.

  • Minimum 2.0 GPA
  • Graduating high school senior in Palm Beach or Martin County
  • Or incoming student at a college, university, or trade/vocational school
  • Demonstrated financial need and/or academic achievement
  • Unofficial transcript
  • Completed essays
  • Letter(s) of recommendation

Ready to Apply?

Browse Scholarships

See the scholarships you’re automatically considered for when you apply through our general application.

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Complete our general application to be considered for over 120 scholarships.

General Scholarship Application *
* The link to the application goes live on Feb. 2.

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