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Matthew "Bump" Mitchell/Sun-Sentinel Scholarship

Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

Managed by Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, this scholarship is granted to graduating seniors from south Palm Beach County who are planning to attend an accredited vocational school, two or four-year college or university. Applicants must exhibit excellence scholastically and must demonstrate participation in community service.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Must be graduating high school senior
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Must excel scholastically
  • School:
    Must be graduating senior from south Palm Beach County (Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, or Boca Raton)
  • College:
    Must be planning to attend an accredited vocational school, two or four-year college or university
  • Extracurricular:
    Must demonstrates community service

Application Details

  • Judging Criteria:
    Scholarship recipients are selected by the Community Foundation's Scholarship Committee on the basis of the applicant's academic record; potential to succeed; demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities; work experience; a statement of education and career goals; and unusual personal or family circumstances. Recipients are selected on an objective and competitive basis considering academic and non-academic factors. A personal interview for finalists is required. All scholarships are approved by the Foundation's Board of Directors.
  • Transcript:
    Not required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required

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