The School District of
Palm Beach County

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Looking for money to pay for school? This tool matches you to scholarship money. This is a free scholarship matching service provided by the School District of Palm Beach County.

Instruction: The keyword search is a great place to start if you already know something about the scholarship you are looking for OR enter a little information about yourself to get started. Ask your school counselor for more help in finding scholarship money. They can also help you with scholarship applications and other college planning tools.

Pat Oliphant Memorial Student Technology Service Scholarship

ACT/SAT Required: No
Minimum GPA: 0.00

Requirements:
1. A letter of recommendation from a Teacher, Guidance Counselor, or Principal who has worked closely with the nominee. (Limit: One page, front only) 2. A description of the nominee's technology service and support to his/her school, the District, and/or the community (including accomplishments and awards). (Limit: One page, front and back) 3. A list of the nominee's other accomplishments including scholastics, extracurricular activities, sports participation, and community-related achievements and services. (Limit: One page, front and back)

Selection Criteria:
1. Nomination Form submission deadline - Friday, December 22, 2023 by 4:00 PM. 2. Send completed submissions to: The Pat Oliphant Memorial Student Technology Service Scholarship Committee (c/o Rebecca Smykla) The School District of Palm Beach County - Educational Technology Department Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center 3300 Forest Hill Boulevard #B-332 West Palm Beach, FL 33406

TeamWork Education Foundation College Scholarship

ACT/SAT Required: No
Minimum GPA: 3.00

Requirements:
Your application must include the following: o A copy of family/guardian tax return, FRL letter or FAFSA letter o The signature of the applicant’s guidance counselor with the official seal of the guidance department o A copy of your SIS transcript o An essay of about 550 words. “Tell us your story.” o Two (2) letters of recommendation from a school administrator, counselor, teacher or employer o Community Service Hours/Time Spent/Other Factors How to apply: Mail completed application form and all required documents to TeamWork Education Foundation, Attn: Kathleen Perry, Executive Director, 602 NW 5th St., Boynton Beach, FL 33435. Email: kathyperry65@hotmail.com Phone: (561) 414-9104

Selection Criteria:
• Criteria: Applicant must be a graduating senior attending high school in Palm Beach County, planning to enroll in a Florida 2 or 4 year college or university or technical school. • Scholarships are based on:  Financial need demonstrated by submission of current tax returns of parents or guardians or FRL or FAFSA authorization letters  Academic performance, requiring a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.  A personal essay of about 550 words - “Tell us your story.”  Two letters of recommendation. • Late applications will not be considered.

The Burt Reynolds Scholarship Award

ACT/SAT Required: No
Minimum GPA: 0.00

Requirements:
Complete the online application and accept/agree to all terms/conditions. Include required signatures and your student ID and upload all documents through the website. Please check each requirement and make sure included in your packet, or your application may be rejected. A self-authored letter to the Burt Reynolds Scholarship Committee addressing the following: Why you would like to be considered, including long-term goals as they relate to the film, digital media & television industry? Your financial need for scholarship funds. Plans for college. Include any schools you have applied to. What do you know about Burt Reynolds and his legacy? A letter of recommendation from your film, digital media, or television instructor. The letter must include the following: What sets you apart from other applicants Applicant’s GPA Community service hours If applicable, your letter of acceptance to college(s). If no acceptance letter is available, please provide a list of colleges, universities, or trade schools that you have applied to. Demo reel (a sampling of your film work) uploaded to Film Freeway Demo reel should not exceed five minutes. Include lower thirds to identify your role in each clip throughout the reel (i.e. Director, Writer, Actor, Production Designer, etc.). Unless you are a cinematographer, we must hear some dialogue for the judges to evaluate your reel. In other words, do not use a music bed under the entire demo if you are a director, editor, etc.

Selection Criteria:

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Foundation-Youth Scholarship Program

ACT/SAT Required: No
Minimum GPA: 3.00

Requirements:
Scholarships will be $2,500.00 Trade Schools are eligible and encouraged High School Transcripts are not required, but the student must already be accepted at a college Detailed financial information is not required, but there must be a financial need Family members of PBSO employees are not eligible Applications should be mailed as one packet to MossS@pbso.org The deadline for submission is 12:00pm noon on January 26th, 2024 Scholarship winners and nominating deputies must be present at our luncheon on March 3, 2024 in order for students to receive their scholarships.

Selection Criteria:
The following documents must be received for you to be considered: Completed Application (filled out on a computer) Typed letter of nomination from a sworn employee of PBSO Typed letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or counselor Acceptance letter from college or trade school Essay Please attach a separate, typed essay (2 pages maximum) describing you as a prospective college/trade school student and a future member of the work- force. Provide details of your extracurricular and leadership activities. Describe what it means to you to have PBSO serving your community. Recent photo