The PBA College Fund exists to support currently enrolled traditional undergraduate students who face financial challenges that could prevent them from completing their degree at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Scholarships typically range from $1000 to $4000 and may cover either a full academic year (fall and spring semesters) or, in certain cases of urgent need, a single semester.
Students cannot apply directly to the fund. Instead, they must be nominated by a faculty or staff member through a written recommendation to the Director of Financial Aid. To be considered, all nominees must be in good standing with the University, both academically and in student conduct.
A committee comprised of Enrollment Management representatives reviews each nominee based on:
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Academic performance
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Progress toward degree
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Financial need
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Life circumstances
Eligible students will be invited to interview with a committee member. Following the interview, the committee makes a recommendation on whether to award a scholarship and determines the amount and duration of the award (one or two semesters). Students selected for funding will be notified by the Office of Financial Aid.