Scholarships

These scholarships are funded by Palm Beach State College. Specific criteria must be met to be eligible and and awardees are usually notified by email. Applications for these scholarships opens in October. You'll need to fill out an application to be considered for a Premier Scholarship.

These scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors only.

Presidential Honors College Scholarship

• Award: A two-year award worth $6,000 per academic year ($2,000/semester).
• Enrollment Requirement: Min. 12 credits
• Funds available:  Fall, Spring and Summer
• Funds cover:  In-state tuition, registration fees, books & educational expense
• Criteria:
  • Graduating high school seniors with a minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA
  • Renewal Cumulative GPA: 3.5 
  • Must have College ready test scores
  • Must participate in Honors College's Gold Track
  • Must enroll for classes during the fall term following high school graduation
  • Must complete mandatory Honors College Orientation
  • Able to renew if continue with PBSC Bachelor's program 
  • Not able to stack with other Honors College scholarships

Green & Gold Scholarship

• Award: A two-year award worth $3,000 per academic year ($1,500/Fall and Spring).
• Enrollment Requirement: Min. 12 credits
• Funds available:  Fall and Spring
• Funds cover:  In-state tuition, registration fees, books & educational expense
• Criteria:
  • Graduating high school seniors with a minimum 3.2 unweighted GPA. 
  • Renewal Cumulative GPA: 3.2
  • Must have College ready test scores.
  • Must enroll for classes during the fall term following high school graduation.
  • Able to renew if continue with PBSC Bachelor's program

Finish4Free Scholarship

• Award: Full tuition and registration fees for selected students who have earned 30 or more college credits to complete their Associate degree.
• Enrollment Requirement: Min. 12 credits
• Funds available:  Fall and Spring
• Funds cover:  In-state tuition, registration fees
• Criteria:
  • Graduating high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA.
  • Renewal Cumulative GPA: 3.0
  • Must enroll for classes during the fall term following high school graduation.
  • Must have 30 College credits by the time of graduation (Dual Enrollment, AP, AICE or CLEP)
  • Able to renew if continue with PBSC Bachelor's program

 

2+2 Scholarship (For high school Dual Enrollment students only)

• Award: 2 years of tuition and books $2,000 per academic year ($1,000/Fall and Spring)
• Enrollment Requirement: Min. 12 credits (Fall/Spring)
• Funds Available:  Fall, Spring
• Funds Cover:  In-state tuition and books 
• Criteria:
  • Graduating high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA.
  • Renewal Cumulative GPA: 3.0
  • Must enroll for classes during the fall term following high school graduation.
  • Must have completed Dual Enrollment courses.
  • Completed an appropriate FAFSA annually

These scholarships are funded by Palm Beach State College and awardees are usually selected by departments (i.e. Athletes, Music-Theater, Honors). Some scholarships have applications but most do not. Departments will notify qualifying students.

Note: Transient and Dual Enrolled students are not eligible due to non-degree seeking and admissions status.

 

(Scholarships are listed alphabetically for ease of use)

 

Looking to earn a scholarship? Student scholarships are organized through PBSC's Foundation. Please visit their website for more information.

Looking to give a scholarship? Please visit the Foundation's Giving to Scholarships webpage for more information.

Palm Beach State College offers all four scholarships in the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program: Academic, Medallion, Gold Seal CAPE, and Gold Seal Vocational.

Eligibility 
Students must meet the following requirements:

• Be a Florida state resident and a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, as determined by the institution
• Be accepted by and enroll in an eligible degree or certificate program
• Be enrolled for at least six (non-remedial) credit hours per term
• Have a valid social security number on file that matches the number reported to the Office of Student Financial Assistance 

How Do I Apply? 
Students must apply on the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program website. 

Exceptions to Bright Futures Requirements
Students with less than 6 compliant credit hours required for graduation may receive Bright Futures funding by notifying the Financial Aid office at grantsandscholarship@pbsc.edu. The student’s academic advisor must confirm and enter a note in the student’s profile indicating the last requirement for graduation.

Renewal Eligibility
This is an automatic process that happens at the end of each Spring term. To remain eligible, scholarship recipients must earn a required GPA and hours based on their scholarship type. The GPA requirements may be found on page 2 of the Bright Futures handbook. 

One-Time Restoration
This only applies to Academic scholarship recipients in the Bright Futures program. Students who do not meet the GPA requirement by the end of Spring semester may use Summer classes to improve their GPA and potentially regain eligibility. For more information, please read page 6 of the Bright Futures handbook.

Scholarship Appeal
The student may submit an institutional appeal if the annual renewal requirements were not met due to verifiable illness or circumstances beyond the student’s control. Students may reach out to grantsandscholarship@pbsc.edu to request the appeal form and instructions.

Repayment for Dropped or Withdrawn Courses
The institution is required to adjust the Bright Futures award amount when a student withdraws or drops a class. If funds have already been disbursed, the student will have to return those funds to PBSC through Workday. Failure of repayment will impact the student’s Bright Futures eligibility. Students must notify the Financial Aid office at grantsandscholarship@pbsc.edu that they’ve submitted the payment, so the office can notify Office of Student Financial Assistance and update the student’s repayment indicator.

Transient Enrollment
If the student plans to take classes at another college or university while still enrolled in a degree or certificate program at PBSC, they must notify PBSC’s Financial Aid Office at grantsandscholarship@pbsc.edu. The courses taken as a transient student must be approved by PBSC. Student must pay upfront at the other institution and email a copy of the paid receipt to our office. Once approved, PBSC will adjust the scholarship amount according to our credit hour rate.

NOTE: Only the home school can disburse Bright Futures funds. If PBSC is not your home school, please reach out to the financial aid office at your home institution for guidance.

 

Honors College Scholarship

Award Term: Fall/Spring
Award & Criteria:
- A $1000 award per academic year ($500 per semester).
- Enrollment Requirement: Min. 12 credits.
- GPA Requirement: 3.5.
- Must be accepted in to the Honors College.
- Must be enrolled full time (12 credit hours).
- Must be enrolled in at least one Honors course.

Is An Application Needed?  No

 

Honors College Merit Award

A $1000 stipend may be awarded to Honors College participants who have completed at least two honors courses and at least 12 credit hours and a 3.5 GPA in Palm Beach State courses and is currently in an honors course. 

Is An Application Needed?  Yes,  Apply Now

 

Stewart Honors College Scholarship

Award Term: Fall/Spring
Award & Criteria:
- A $500 award for a semester.
- Good academic standing.
- Full time or part time.
- Completed 6 credits of honor coursework.
- Must have 5 honor activity points.

Is An Application Needed?  No

 

Center for Student Accessibility Scholarship

Award Term: Spring/Summer

Award & Criteria:
- Amounts awarded vary per semester.

A student must:
- Completed at least six (6) units (credit hours) or its equivalent for CCP programs at Palm Beach State College and registered with the Center for Student Accessibility.
- Be enrolled in at least six (6) units (credit hours) or its equivalent for CCP programs.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 (or equivalent if enrolled in a CCP certificate program).
- Have submitted a FAFSA application.
- Submit a 300-word essay about one of these three topics: 1) How My Disability Has Impacted My College Experience, 2) My Planned Academic Goals, OR 3) My Career Goals.

Is An Application Needed?  Yes

 

Additional Scholarship Resources

These scholarships are funded by local and regional individuals or organizations. Students normally research and apply for these scholarships on their own.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation (EAF)  
Scholarships are the primary means by which EAF carries out its mission. The Foundation awards Merit, Financial Need and Youth Partners Accessing Capital (Y.P.A.C.) scholarships. For information on scholarship instructions and access to the application portal, please visit www.akaeaf.org/scholarships. 

Bank of America Abilities Scholarship Program
This program awards scholarships to students with disabilities (including learning disabilities) who have a career interest in finance, business or computer science, a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and who reside in various states, including Florida. For more information, write to Bank of America Abilities Scholarship Program, PO Box 1465, Taylors SC 29687 or call 1- 864-268-3363.

Florida Council of the Blind Scholarship Program
The Florida Council of the Blind Scholarship Program consists of awards totaling $4,000.00, that are offered to outstanding students who are enrolled in academic education, professional or technical training beyond the high school level. For more information, please visit https://www.fcb.org/node/1310 or contact Gabriel Lopez Kafati via email: fcbscholarships@gmail.com or by phone at 786-547-5465.

Yes I Can! Foundation for Exceptional Children
The Yes I Can! Foundation for Exceptional Children offers the Stanley E. Jackson Scholarships and Sara Conlon Memorial Scholarship. Each scholarship is $500 for first year college students with a disability. US citizenship is required. For more information, write to Foundation for Exceptional Children, 1110 North Glebe Road, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201-5704 or send email to yesican@cec.sped.org.

Pilot International Founders Fund
The Pilot International Founders Fund was established to support the community-based work of Pilot Clubs by helping to underwrite Club service in the areas of Encouraging Brain Safety & Health, and/or Supporting Those who Care for Others. There are a number of scholarship and grant opportunities available. For more information, please visit www.pilotinternational.org/grants-and-scholarships.

P. Buckley Moss Foundation for Children's Education
The P. Buckley Moss Foundation for Children's Education is a non profit organization that facilitates integration of the arts, in all its forms, into school curriculums, specifically addressing children who learn differently. Visit www.mossfoundation.org or call 800-430-1320 for scholarship information.

Seeking Excellence and Education through Knowledge, commonly referred to as SEEK, is a scholarship program dedicated to improving the quality of Palm Beach County early childhood education environments through staff development.  The SEEK scholarship is funded by the Children's Services Council and administered by Palm Beach State College through the Institute of Excellence in Early Care and Education (IEECE).

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External Scholarships

Many companies, businesses, and organizations offer private scholarships that can be valuable opportunities. However, it’s important to do your homework and make sure they’re legitimate. To protect yourself from scams, never pay to apply, be wary of promises that sound too good to be true, and keep your personal information secure. Fake applications or unsolicited “awards” are common red flags—always rely on trusted, reputable sources.

Most companies list scholarship details on their websites, and deadlines can differ depending on the organization.

Scholarship Search Tools

• U.S. Department of Labor’s scholarship search tool
• www.fastweb.com
• www.scholarships.com
• Aid for Military Families
• www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org
• www.scholarshipowl.com

 

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Private Donor Scholarships

A private donor scholarship is money for your education that comes from an individual, family, business, or organization—not the government. You don’t have to pay it back. Donors may set requirements for who can receive it, such as grades, talents, financial need, or background.

How to Send Scholarship Funds on Behalf of a Student
Please be sure the student's name and PBSC ID or social security number are on the check. Make checks payable and addressed to Palm Beach State College:

Cashier’s Office
Palm Beach State College - Lake Worth
4200 Congress Avenue, MS#11
Lake Worth, FL 33461

Once a check is received, it will be deposited into a “non-restricted” account in which the fund can be used for any educational related expenses. Any fees owed to the college will be deducted and the remaining funds will be made available to the recipient via direct deposit or a check mailed to the address on file.

A check made payable to the student must be endorsed by the student. A non-endorsed check will be returned to the student's local address with instructions on how to proceed.

The following information should accompany your donation:

• Your name, address and pertinent contact information
• The semester in which the funds are to be disbursed

Please note that Private Donor scholarship fund must be received two weeks before the student's tuition and fees’ due date in order for the fund to be applied in a timely manner.

If you have any questions or need additional information, email the Cashier's Office at cashier@pbsc.edu or call 561-868-3250.

The universities below offer scholarships for students who complete their associate degrees at Palm Beach State College and plan to transfer to their university to continue their education.

Florida Atlantic University

Florida International University

St. Thomas University

University of Central Florida

University of South Florida