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Myrna Abelman Siegel Scholarship

Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

Founded by Myrna Abelman Siegel, this scholarship is awarded to graduating senior from Olympic Heights High School who will pursue a degree in journalism, public relations, or writing and will enroll at an accredited vocational school, two or four-year college or university. Applicants must participate in school activities related to course studies and must have a GPA of 3.0.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Must be graduating high school senior
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • School:
    Must be graduating senior from Olympic Heights High School
  • College:
    Must attend an accredited vocational school, two or four-year college or university
  • Major/Career:
    Must pursue a degree in a journalism, public relations, or writing
  • Extracurricular:
    Must participate in school activities related to course studies
  • Miscellaneous:
    Must be recommended by the Chair of the Journalism or English department

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.
  • Transcript:
    Not required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required

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