February, 2011 – PW Community Foundation

Contact: 

Maureen Gross

Director of Development

Palms West Community Foundation

[email protected]

(561)790-6200 office

(561)714-0887 cell

PALMS WEST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

The Palms West Community Foundation is currently accepting scholarship applications from graduating seniors who either attend school or live in the Western Communities.  This year the Foundation will be able to award nine $1,000 scholarships to deserving students to help offset the cost of their college education.

Through the generosity of the sponsors of the 27^th Annual Palms West Holiday Parade, the Palms West Community Foundation is able to support nine students’ educational endeavors.  Each high school that has a marching band that performs in the Holiday Parade has a sponsor.  This sponsorship money not only underwrites the cost of the bands’ performance, but then a portion of the money is used to fund the scholarships.  So, one lucky student from Seminole Ridge High School, Royal Palm Beach High School, Wellington High School, Palm Beach Central High School, John I Leonard High School, Glades Central High School and Pahokee High School will be the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship.  Plus, there are two “at large” scholarships available that will be used to benefit students that live in the Western Communities, but attend a magnet or private school.  This year, there will be a total of nine scholarships awarded, an increase of two from last year!

Students are encouraged to submit their applications by March 4^th, 2011, to be considered for a scholarship.  Visit www.palmswest.com, and click on “scholarships” in the lower left hand side of the homepage for application details and requirements.  Or, call the Maureen Gross at (561)790-6200.