Scholarships and grants can go a long way to help cover educational expenses, and best of all they are awards that do not have to be repaid. PBA offers a variety of merit-based scholarships for academic excellence and talent in athletics, dance, music and theatre. Federal and State scholarships are also available to eligible students. Additionally, outside scholarships are a great resource for students who are planning for success.
Ninty-nine percent of our day undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid! To see what you may qualify for, try out our Net Price Calculator.
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Academic Scholarships Eligibility: Full time day undergraduate Deadline: Awarded automatically upon acceptance to PBA. Renewable: Yes, up to 9 semesters |
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Honors Scholarship Eligibility: Full time day undergraduate with a 3.5 high school GPA (weighted) and either a 1270 SAT or 26 ACT. If the SAT was taken before March 1, 2016, a score of 1200 will be accepted. Application & Deadline: Contact your Admission counselor. Renewable: Yes, up to 9 semesters. |
$2,500
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PBA Assistance Award Eligibility: Full time day undergraduate with exceptional financial need (as determined by PBA). Deadline: Awarded automatically upon acceptance to PBA and receipt of the FAFSA. Application: FAFSA (online) with PBA listed Renewable: Yes, up to 9 semesters. |
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PBA Dual Enrolled Scholarship One student from each Dual Enrollment Program school will be awarded this non-transferable scholarship above and beyond other PBA financial aid and scholarships (not to exceed the cost of attendance). Eligibility: A 3.8 unweighted GPA in PBA courses, completion of at least 2 dual enrollment courses from PBA, be an eligible graduating senior, and obtain acceptance to PBA for the fall term immediately following high school graduation. Deadline: May 1, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year Application: Dual Enrollment Program Scholarship Application Renewable: Yes, up to 9 semesters |
$1,000
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PBA Alumni Scholarship Eligibility: Full time day undergraduate who is related to a PBA alum. Deadline: March 20 for the 2019-20 school year Application: Alumni Association Scholarship Renewable: Yes, up to 7 semesters |
$1,500
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Bebe Warren Schalorship Eligibility: A student must have declared elementary education as a major and:
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Renewable: Awards will be $5,000 annually and are renewable, with $7,500 awarded during the student’s senior year Deadline: March 1 for the 2019-20 school year Application: For additional information about the application process please speak with your admission counselor Click Here to learn More about Bebe Warren and this scholarship |
UP TO $22,500 |
Developing Christian Leaders Scholarship PBA has an exciting scholarship opportunity for incoming students who aspire to be leaders. This scholarship program requires attendance of a qualifying leadership experience along with additional training at PBA during your first year. Qualifying leadership experience options:
Visit the Developing Christian Leaders Scholarship Program for more information. Eligibility: Incoming full time day undergraduate freshman and attendance of the Student Leadership University 101 course prior to enrollment. Students participating in athletic, talent (music, dance & theatre), or honors programs are not eligible due to conflicting co-curricular requirements. Deadline: Februrary 15, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year Application: Please see your Admission counselor Renewable: Yes, upon meeting co-curricular expectations determined by the Center for Campus Connections |
$1,500
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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Eligibility: Incoming full time day undergraduate transfer student who is a member of the PTK honors society. Deadline: June 1, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year Application: Please see your Admission counselor Renewable: Yes, up to 5 semesters |
$2,000
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Farish Scholars Program Eligibility: To qualify, an applicant must have a 3.5 GPA, SAT test score of 1410 (ACT of 31), be an incoming freshman, a Florida resident, and exhibit extensive community involvement. This is a competitive scholarship that requires an in-person interview. Deadline: January 30, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year Application: Contact your admission counselor for application procedures. Renewable: Yes, for up to 9 semesters Read about Joseph Farish Jr., for whom the scholarship is named. |
Full Tuition
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Allan W. and Barbara H. Ferrin Endowed Scholarship Eligibility: To qualify, incoming freshman must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.5, have a minimum SAT score of 1250 (or ACT score of 28) and major in either English, History, Political Science, Pre-Law or Philosophy. Deadline: March 15, 2019 for the 2019-20 school year Application: Allen W. and Barbara H. Ferrin Endowed Scholarship Renewable: Yes, for up to 3 years as long as recipient remains in one of the designated majors and maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA. |
$2,000
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Endowed Scholarships Palm Beach Atlantic University has been blessed by many philanthropic individuals and organizations with endowed scholarship funds. These funds have been appropriately invested to maximize the effectiveness in assisting students in reaching their academic endeavors. Currently the institution awards these funds primarily to our returning student population, recognizing academic excellence and financial need. Several endowed scholarship and grants have specific eligibility requirements and may require a separate application process. To apply, visit the Financial Aid Office and request an Endowed Scholarship Application starting March 1. The deadline for the 2018-19 school year is May 1. |
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Athletic Scholarships Please visit Sailfish Athletics for additional information on athletic scholarships and the recruiting process. |
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Federal Pell Grant Eligibility: Undergraduate with eligible GPA and financial need. Deadline: None Application: FAFSA (online) with PBA listed Renewable: Yes, yearly according to need Funding: Federal grant; prorated per enrollment status |
$600 - $6,095
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Federal Supplementary Educational Opportunity Grant Eligibility: Full time day undergraduate (seeking first degree) with an eligible GPA. Reserved for out of state students with financial need. Deadline: Based on availability of funds Application: FAFSA (online) with PBA listed Renewable: Yes, yearly according to need and availability of funds |
$100 - $1,000
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Federal TEACH Grant Eligibility: Full time day undergraduate (seeking first degree in Education) with an eligible GPA. Students are required to teach in a high need field at a low-income school for four years post graduation. Student must have also successfully passed the First Screening process and have been formally accepted into the Education Program. Eligible education majors include Secondary Education/Mathematics and Elementary Education (with minor in Exceptional Student Education, Mathematics or Science). Deadline: None Application: FAFSA (online) with PBA listed Renewable: Yes |
$3,724
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Florida Bright Futures Scholarships Program Eligibility: See Bright Futures website Deadline: Student must apply before high school graduation Application: Initial State Student Application Renewable: Yes, for up to 120 credit hours |
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Effective Access to Student Education (EASE) Eligibility: Full time undergraduate (seeking first degree) with an eligible GPA; resident of Florida. Deadline: Fall - September 15, Spring February 15 Application: EASE Application (online after acceptance to PBA) Renewable: Yes, up to 9 semesters |
$3,500
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Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) Eligibility: Full time undergraduate (seeking first degree) with an eligible GPA and financial need; resident of Florida. Deadline: Based on availability of funds Application: FAFSA (online) with PBA listed Renewable: Yes, yearly according to need and availability of funds |
Variable
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