Palm Beach State College Scholarships
The application for Foundation Scholarships is now open!
Deadline: June 15, 2019
Palm Beach State offers a wide range of scholarships for students. Merit based scholarships are usually awarded on the basis of scholastic ability, talent, area of study, or leadership potential. Others, known as need-based scholarships, are awarded on the basis of financial need. Students must apply for Financial Aid, be in a degree-seeking/certificate program and maintain at least a 2.0 GPA for most awards. Transient and Dual Enrolled students are not eligible due to non-degree seeking and admissions status.
Foundation Scholarships
Palm Beach State College Foundation manages a number of student scholarships created to assist students with achieving their academic goals. Note: All decisions made by the scholarship committees are final.
Institutional Scholarships for 2019-2020
These scholarships are funded by Palm Beach State College and awardees are usually selected by departments (i.e. Athletes, Music-Theater, Honors). Minimum requirements are:
- Complete all requirements for admissions and registration (i.e. admissions applications, residency classification, waivers if applicable...etc.)
- Complete appropriate FAFSA application per academic year
- If you need assistance please visit FAFSA Workshops for dates and times we are available.
** All institutional scholarships are awarded based on available funding.
Transient and Dual Enrolled students are not eligible due to non-degree seeking and admissions status.
Premier Scholarships
Note: PBSC Admissions application must be completed in order to have the student ID and password to log in
Scholarship Name | Award Term | Criteria | Form of Award | Deadline/Apply |
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Presidential Honors College Scholarship | Fall/Spring/Summer |
A two-year award worth $6,000 per academic year ($2,000/semester). Enrollment Requirement: Min. 12 credits Graduating high school seniors with a minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA. |
Tuition, registration fees, books & educational expense |
Online application. Selection by Honors College Manager and FA Office Application Period: |
Green & Gold Scholarship | Fall/Spring |
A two-year award worth $2,000 per academic year ($1,000 per semester). Enrollment Requirement: Min. 12 credits • Graduating high school seniors with a minimum 3.2 unweighted GPA.
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Tuition, registration fees, books & educational expense |
Online application. Selection by Financial Aid Office Application Period: |
Finish4Free | Fall/Spring |
Award for 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 • Graduating high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA. |
Tuition & registration fees |
Online application. Selection by Financial Aid Office Application Period: |
First Step 2 Success
Scholarship Name | Award Term | Criteria | Form of Award | Deadline/Apply |
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First Step 2 Success | Summer 2019 |
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Tuition, registration fees and books ($500 maximum) |
Online Application Selection by Financial Aid Office Deadline: April 12, 2019 |
Departmental Scholarships
Scholarship Name | Award Term | Criteria | Form of Award | Deadline/Apply |
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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. |
Tuition, registration fees, books & educational expenses |
No Application. Selection by Palm Beach County Principals |
Honors College Scholarship | Fall/Spring | A $1000 award per academic year ($500 per semester).
• GPA Requirement: 3.5
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Tuition, registration fees, books & educational expense |
No Application. Selection made by Honors College |
4.0 Achievement Award | Fall |
Award amounts may vary per semester. • Must be currently enrolled with a 4.0 GPA |
Tuition, registration fees, books & educational expense |
No Application. Selection based on requirements once per academic year |
Honors College Merit Award | Fall or Spring |
A $500 award for a semester. Enrollment Requirement: Min. 12 credits • GPA Requirement: 3.5 |
Tuition, registration fees, books & educational expense |
No Application. Selection made by Honors College |
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 |
6 credits of tuition and registration fees | |
Athletic Scholarship | Fall/Spring (Summer is at department's discretion) |
Amounts awarded per semester vary Enrollment Requirement: Min. 12 credits
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Varies | Recruited and selected by Athletic Department |
Disability Support Services Scholarship | Spring/Summer |
Amounts awarded vary per semester. Enrollment Requirement: Min. 6 credits • GPA Requirement: 3.0 |
Tuition, registration fees, books & educational expense |
Application and selection made by department |
GED Merit Scholarship | Fall/Spring |
Award for the full tuition and registration fees Enrollment Requirement: Min. 6 credits • GPA Requirement: 3.0 |
Tuition & registration fees only |
Application process. Selection made by Adult Education Center Deadline: TBA |
Leadership Development Scholarship | Fall/Spring |
Award for the cost of 3 credit hours. Enrollment Requirement: Min. 3 credits • 3 scholarships are awarded |
Tuition, registration fees, books & educational expense |
No Application. Selection made by Department |
Drumline Scholarship | Fall/Spring |
Award amounts may vary • GPA Requirement: 2.5 |
Tuition, registration fees, books & educational expense |
No Application. Selection made by Department |
Music Scholarship | Spring |
Award will cover tuition for music ensemble course Enrollment Requirement: Min. 12 credits • Coursework GPA Requirement: 2.5 |
Tuition, registration fees, books & educational expense |
No Application. Selection made by Department |
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 |
Tuition, registration fees, books & educational expense |
No Application. Selection based on SGA membership |
PBSC 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 |
Tuition, registration fees, books & educational expense |
No Application. Selection made by Department |
Scholarships offered for students in the Dr. Floyd F. Koch Honors College at Palm Beach State College.
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). Learn More.
- Apply Early! Awarded on a first come, first serve basis
- Minimum award amount is $500/year
- Maximum award amount is $2,000/year
- Must be A.A., A.S., or Bachelor program
- Financial need as determined by your EFC and total family income
- Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours
- Award amount will be prorated based on term enrollment*
Note: If you are awarded with one of the premier scholarships (listed above), you are ineligible for the Palm Beach State Grant.
These scholarships are funded by local and regional individuals or organizations. Students normally research and apply for these scholarships on their own. Note: Applications dates vary for each private donor scholarship.
- GFWC Palm Beach Gardens Woman's Club
- UNCF/KOCH Scholars
- Ampronix Imaging Technology Scholarship
- The Hundred Club Scholarship
- Girls With Natural Hair Scholarship
- Palm Beach Patio Screens Scholarship
- Trekking Poles Reviews Scholarship
- Dr. Alma S. Adams - Truth Initiative Scholarship
- Northern Palm Beach County (FL) AAUW Scholarship
Scholarship Highlight
Provides opportunities for students to work and receive tuition assistance
Additional Private Scholarship Resources
- Americorps
- Army ROTC Scholarships
- Florida Engineering Society Scholarship
- Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships
- J.M. Rubin Foundation Scholarships
- National Society of Accounts Scholarship Foundation
- Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
- United Negro College Fund Scholarships
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 placed on deposit with the Finance Department on behalf of the student. 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 (if donor criteria allows for the issue of excess fund).
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
- Please indicate if the fund is for: Tuition Only, Tuition & Books, Books only or Non-Restricted (non-restricted means it can be used toward any educational expenses)
- The term in which the funds are to be disbursed i.e. enrollment requirement, instructions on how to proceed in case the student withdrawals or does not enroll…etc.
- If you require a certain level of enrollment please indicate: full-time (12 hours), 3/4 time (9 -11 hours), 1/2 time (6 hours), or less than 1/2 time
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.
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.
Florida International University
