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Before You Get Started
Students must complete a FAFSA application, be in a degree-seeking/certificate program and maintain at least a 2.0 GPA for most awards.
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PBSC Admissions application must be completed in order to have your student ID and password necessary to log into the scholarship application system.
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Explore the list below and find additional information and application links.
Types of Scholarships
For more information on scholarships, please email scholarships@palmbeachstate.edu.
Premier Scholarships (Graduating high school seniors only)
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
Departmental Scholarships
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.
Departmental Scholarship List
(Scholarships are listed alphabetically for ease of use)
| Scholarship Name | Award Term | Award & Criteria | Department Responsible For Selection | Is An Application Needed? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 Achievement Award | Fall | - Award amounts may vary per semester. - Must be currently enrolled with a 4.0 GPA. - Must have completed two consecutive terms (Fall/Spring). - Must have earned a minimum of 24 PBSC credits (not including prep courses). |
Selection based on requirements once per academic year | No |
| Athletic Scholarship | Fall/Spring (Summer is at department's discretion) | - Amounts awarded per semester vary. - Enrollment Requirement: Min. 12 credits. - Must be accepted to participate in a PBSC Sport team: Women's Basketball, Men's Basketball, Baseball, Softball or Volleyball. - Must maintain SAP Standards. |
Recruited and selected by Athletic Department | No |
| Bachelor's Scholarship | Fall/Spring | - Awarded to students based on criteria determined by each degree area. - Enrollment Requirement: Min. 6 credits. - GPA Requirement: 3.5. |
Bachelor's Department | No |
| District Board of Trustees Scholarship | Fall/Spring | - Award for the cost of 6 credit hours. - Enrollment Requirement: Min. 6 credits. - Must be elected as Student Trustee. - Must maintain SAP Standards. |
Application and selection made by department | Yes |
| Dr. Barbara Carey-Shuler Emerging Scholars Scholarship | Fall/Spring/Summer | - Award: $3,000 over six (6) semesters. - Enrollment Required: 12 credits Fall & Spring; 6 in summer. - Open to currently and First-Time-in-College (FTIC) students with a minimum 2.5 unweighted GPA. - Renewal Cum. GPA: 3.0. - Must be planning to pursue an associate degree at PBSC. - Priority given to First Generation College (1stGen) students majoring in Education. - Must complete FAFSA. |
Selection made by department | Yes |
| Drumline Scholarship | Fall/Spring | - Award amounts may vary. - GPA Requirement: 2.5. - Must maintain SAP Standards. - Must participate in PBSC's Drumline. |
Selection made by department | No |
| First Step 2 Success Scholarship | Summer | - In-state tuition, registration fees and books ($500 maximum). - Must be a First-Time-in-College (FTIC) student with a standard high school diploma. - Must be planning to pursue an AA degree at Palm Beach State College. - Must complete FAFSA and be eligible to receive the Pell Grant. |
Yes | |
| GED Merit Scholarship | Fall/Spring | - Award for the cost of 3 credit hours. - Enrollment Requirement: Min. 3 credits. - 3 scholarships are awarded. |
Selection made by department | No |
| Leadership Development Scholarship | Fall/Spring | - Award for the cost of 3 credit hours. - Enrollment Requirement: Min. 3 credits. - 3 scholarships are awarded. |
Selection made by department | No |
| Miley Miller Foundation, Inc. Leaders in Action Scholarship | Fall/Spring/Summer | - Award: $1,500 over three (3) semesters. - Enrollment Requirement: 12 credits fall & spring; 6 in summer. - Must be currently enrolled 2nd-year student in good academic standing (min. 30 credits and 2.5 GPA). - Must have renewable cumulative GPA: 3.0. - Must be available to serve as a Peer Advisor in the Summer Bridge Program. - Must complete FAFSA. |
Selection made by department | Yes |
| Music Scholarship | Spring | - Award will cover tuition for music ensemble course. - Enrollment Requirement: Min. 12 credits. - Coursework GPA Requirement: 2.5. - Musical Coursework GPA Requirement: 3.0. - Must preform in student recital. |
Selection made by department | No |
| NextEra Foundation, Inc. Innovators in STEM Scholarship | Fall/Spring/Summer | - Award: $3,000 over six (6) semesters - Enrollment Required: 12 credits fall & spring; 6 in summer - Open to currently and First-Time-in-College (FTIC) students with a minimum 2.5 unweighted GPA. - Renewal Cum. GPA: 3.0 - Must be planning to pursue an associate degree at Palm Beach State College. - Priority given to First Generation College (1stGen) students majoring in Electrical Power & Engineering Technology and other STEM related fields. - Must complete FAFSA. |
Selection made by department | Yes |
| Principal's Choice Scholarship | Fall/Spring | - A two-year award worth $4,000 per academic year ($2,000/semester). - Enrollment Requirement: Min. 12 credits - High school graduate with a minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA. - Renewal Cumulative GPA: 3.5 - Must have College ready test scores - Student must not have more than 30 credit hours of Dual Enroll, Early Admission or AP credit hours - Able to renew if continue with PBSC Bachelor's program |
Selection by Palm Beach County Principals | No |
| Student Government Scholarship | Fall/Spring | - Award amounts may vary. - Enrollment Requirement: Min. 6 credits - GPA Requirement: 2.0 - Must be a member of the Student Government - Must be an inducted Senator - Must participate in on Campus event |
Selection based on SGA membership | No |
- Must be currently enrolled with a 4.0 GPA.
- Must have completed two consecutive terms (Fall/Spring).
- Must have earned a minimum of 24 PBSC credits (not including prep courses).
- Enrollment Requirement: Min. 12 credits.
- Must be accepted to participate in a PBSC Sport team: Women's Basketball, Men's Basketball, Baseball, Softball or Volleyball.
- Must maintain SAP Standards.
- Enrollment Requirement: Min. 6 credits.
- GPA Requirement: 3.5.
- Enrollment Requirement: Min. 6 credits.
- Must be elected as Student Trustee.
- Must maintain SAP Standards.
- Enrollment Required: 12 credits Fall & Spring; 6 in summer.
- Open to currently and First-Time-in-College (FTIC) students with a minimum 2.5 unweighted GPA.
- Renewal Cum. GPA: 3.0.
- Must be planning to pursue an associate degree at PBSC.
- Priority given to First Generation College (1stGen) students majoring in Education.
- Must complete FAFSA.
- GPA Requirement: 2.5.
- Must maintain SAP Standards.
- Must participate in PBSC's Drumline.
- Must be a First-Time-in-College (FTIC) student with a standard high school diploma.
- Must be planning to pursue an AA degree at Palm Beach State College.
- Must complete FAFSA and be eligible to receive the Pell Grant.
- Enrollment Requirement: Min. 3 credits.
- 3 scholarships are awarded.
- Enrollment Requirement: Min. 3 credits.
- 3 scholarships are awarded.
- Enrollment Requirement: 12 credits fall & spring; 6 in summer.
- Must be currently enrolled 2nd-year student in good academic standing (min. 30 credits and 2.5 GPA).
- Must have renewable cumulative GPA: 3.0.
- Must be available to serve as a Peer Advisor in the Summer Bridge Program.
- Must complete FAFSA.
- Enrollment Requirement: Min. 12 credits.
- Coursework GPA Requirement: 2.5.
- Musical Coursework GPA Requirement: 3.0.
- Must preform in student recital.
- Enrollment Required: 12 credits fall & spring; 6 in summer
- Open to currently and First-Time-in-College (FTIC) students with a minimum 2.5 unweighted GPA.
- Renewal Cum. GPA: 3.0
- Must be planning to pursue an associate degree at Palm Beach State College.
- Priority given to First Generation College (1stGen) students majoring in Electrical Power & Engineering Technology and other STEM related fields.
- Must complete FAFSA.
- Enrollment Requirement: Min. 12 credits
- High school graduate with a minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA.
- Renewal Cumulative GPA: 3.5
- Must have College ready test scores
- Student must not have more than 30 credit hours of Dual Enroll, Early Admission or AP credit hours
- Able to renew if continue with PBSC Bachelor's program
- Enrollment Requirement: Min. 6 credits
- GPA Requirement: 2.0
- Must be a member of the Student Government
- Must be an inducted Senator
- Must participate in on Campus event
Foundation Scholarships
Looking for scholarship? Student scholarships are organized through PBSC's Foundation. Please visit their website for more information.
Looking to give to a scholarship? Please visit the Foundation's Giving to Scholarships webpage for more information.
Honors Scholarships
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
Award Term: Fall or Spring
Award & Criteria:
- A $500 award for a semester.
- Enrollment Requirement: Min. 12 credits.
- GPA Requirement: 3.5.
- Must be a Honor College participant.
- Must complete at least two Honors courses.
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
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 phone: 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.
SEEK Scholarships
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).
Private Donor/Other Scholarships
These scholarships are funded by local and regional individuals or organizations. Students normally research and apply for these scholarships on their own.
Note: Application dates vary for each private donor scholarship.
- ADHDAdvisor's Mental Health Advocate Scholarship
- ADHDAdvisor.org's Quarterly Mental Health Scholarship for Women
- Archways to Opportunity
- BeMo® Diversity Advocacy Scholarship
- BizInsure Scholarships
- Brooks Law Group Personal Injury Scholarship
- Bronx Injury Lawyers P.C.
- Brooklyn Injury Attorneys P.C
- City of Greenacres Educational Scholarship Program
- Dick Hannah Dealerships Scholarship
- Dream US Scholarship
- Emery Reddy Workers’ Compensation Law Firm Scholarship
- Financial Champions Scholarship
- Florida Engineering Society Scholarship
- Foreclosure.com Scholarship Program
- Justice Hero Scholarship
- HeySunday's Annual Eco Warrior Scholarship
- Hope for Healing Scholarship
- Horatio Alger CTE Scholarship
- HW Part Store $1,000 Scholarship Program
- Lead Jolt Scholarship
- Learner's Annual Innovators of Color in STEM Scholarship
- Learner’s Annual Online Learning Innovator Scholarship
- Learner's Annual Women in STEM Scholarship
- LGBTQ+ Vitality Scholarship
- Mann Lake Beekeeping Scholarship
- Narcotics.com Fall 2023 College Scholarship
- New Jersey Injury Lawyers P.C.
- New York Pass Education Scholarship
- NYC Injury Attorneys P.C
- Red Kite
- Revalencia Scholarship Program
- Richard Rawle Memorial Scholarship
- Roberto A. Salazar Legacy Scholarship
- Select Saunas $500 Scholarship Program
- Skill Pointe Foundation
- Sports Gear Swag $1,000 Scholarship
- Stromberg’s Scholarship Program
- Supporting Prisoners' Families Scholarship
- The Laundry Guru's Annual Sustainable Business Scholarship
- The Rees Scholarship Foundation
- UNCF/KOCH Scholars
- 2025 Waggle Scholarship
- Whittel & Melton Magna Carta College Scholarship
- Women's Red Apple Foundation Scholarship Application
Resources that offer multiple scholarships or general scholarship information:
- Army ROTC Scholarships
- The Fidelity Scholars Program
- Florida Engineering Society Scholarships
- GFWC Palm Beach Gardens Woman’s Club
- Guide to Finding the Best Tech Scholarships
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships
- J.M. Rubin Foundation Scholarships
- National Society of Accounts Scholarship Foundation
- Neurodiversity and Student Diversity Scholarships
- NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP)
- Rees Scholarship Foundation
- Student Scholarship Search
- Segal Americorps Education Award
- Tech Guide
Instructions for Private Donors
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
Tel: 561-868-3250
Fax: 561-868-3080
Email: cashier@palmbeachstate.edu
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.
Transfer Scholarships
The schools below offer scholarships for students completing their associate degree at Palm Beach State and will be transferring to their university to continue their education.