Titus Center Scholarships
Amounts of awards vary and are determined by the Titus Center administration in accordance
with endowment policies set by the University. Titus Center administration and members
of the Advisory Board will be responsible for selecting the deserving students to receive these awards.
For 2022, each award is $2,500 and will be presented at the November 16, 2022, Titus Center Advisory Board luncheon on campus.
Recipients of Titus Center Scholarships:
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Must be full-time students at Palm Beach Atlantic University in good standing.
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Selected the Concentration in Franchising (if an undergraduate).
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Earned a minimum 3.0 G.P.A.
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Demonstrated a commitment to the core values of the University, including community service.
Scholarship Opportunities
JJ Prendamano Endowed Scholarship Awarded to a student who:
- Class standing: Undergraduate (sophmore, junior or senior), or graduate student.
- Preference given to students who are majoring in business, marketing, or finance.
- Must have completed or be currently enrolled in BFR 2123 Principles of Franchising.
- Apply here
ABOUT THE JJ PRENDAMANO ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND 
JJ Prendamano was the General Manager at United Franchise Group for more than 25 years.
He had a tremendous impact on UFG eventually the Founding of the Titus Center for
Franchising. He founded the UFG mentor program and was a frequent guest speaker at
PBA. Through this scholarship fund, JJ and the Titus Family are giving back to Palm
Beach Atlantic University and the Franchising community by encouraging students to
never stop learning.
Seiber Family Endowed Scholarship Awarded to a student who:
- Class standing: Undergraduate (junior or senior), or graduate student.
- Preference given to students who are majoring in business, marketing, or finance.
- Must have completed or be currently enrolled in BFR 2123 Principles of Franchising.
- Apply Here
ABOUT THE SEIBER FAMILY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
GEOFF AND SHERRI SEIBER, FOUNDERS OF FRANFUND ESTABLISHED THIS SCHOLARSHIP TO "HELP
STUDENTS ACHIEVE DREAMS THEY MIGHT OTHERWISE THINK ARE IMPOSSIBLE."
THROUGH THIS SCHOLARSHIP FUND, THE SEIBER FAMILY IS GIVING BACK TO THE FRANCHISE COMMUNITY
IN A MEANINGFUL WAY BY ENCOURAGING STUDENTS TO PURSUE A CAREER IN FRANCHISING.
Don Dwyer, Sr. Endowed Scholarship Awarded to a student who:
- Class standing: Undergraduate (sophmore, junior or senior), or graduate student.
- Preference given to students who are majoring in business, marketing, or finance.
- Must have completed or be currently enrolled in BFR 2123 Principles of Franchising.
- Apply here
ABOUT THE DON DWYER, SR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND 
IN TRIBUTE TO A LEGENDARY FRANCHISE Entrepreneur, FOUNDER OF THE DWYER GROUP IN WACO,
TEXAS.
DEDICATED TO FOSTERING THE AMERICAN DREAM WORLDWIDE AN
D CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES TO ENRICH THEIR LIVES.
Don Dwyer, founder of The Dwyer Group (now known as Neighborly), used to tell his
associates, “I don’t see you for what you are. I see you for what you could be.” Don
saw himself as one of franchising’s most successful practitioners and his election
to the Board of Directors of the International Franchise Association, as well as numerous
awards and media exposure, confirmed his vision. He helped thousands of individuals
worldwide see themselves for what they could be. His family has established a scholarship
in his name for students of the Titus Center.
Chick-Fil-A West Palm Beach Franchise Scholarship Awarded to a student who:
- Class standing: Undergraduate (sophmore, junior or senior), or graduate student.
- Preference given to students who are majoring in business, marketing, or finance.
- Must have completed or be currently enrolled in BFR 2123 Principles of Franchising.
- Apply here
About the Chick-fil-A West Palm Beach Franchise Scholarship
Rob Morris, franchisee of Chick-fil-A in West Palm Beach, Florida, established this
scholarship to provide ongoing financial assistance to students of Palm Beach Atlantic
University’s Titus Center for Franchising. Rob employs PBA students as Chick-fil-A
interns and he has helped many graduates become Chick-fil-A franchisees. He values
franchising as a career and believes in supporting franchise education.
Kobel Family Endowed Scholarship Awarded to a student who:
- Class standing: Undergraduate (sophmore, junior or senior), or graduate student.
- Preference given to students who are majoring in business, marketing, or finance.
- Must have completed or be currently enrolled in BFR 2123 Principles of Franchising.
- Apply here
About the Kobel Family Endowed Scholarship
The Kobel family wishes to empower the next generation of young leaders thru this
scholarship. The goal is to embody our youth to learn, forge, and abide with Jesus
and to change the world.
2022 scholarship winners
