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Alyssa Goodall Grants and Scholarship Administrator agoodall@cfpbmc.org; (561) 340-4504 100 Local Students Receive Scholarships From the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties WEST PALM BEACH, FL (June 19, 2015) – College is on the mind of many high school seniors in Palm Beach and Martin County. This year, 100 deserving students will be fulfilling their educational dreams thanks, in part, to the donors of the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. These students are the recipients of more than $779,750 in scholarships awarded by the organization. The Community Foundation has nearly 100 scholarship funds, established by donors who are committed to education, and often named in the memory of a loved one. The organization has awarded $8.3 million in scholarship grants since 1983, and helped 1,800 students, making it one of the largest providers of scholarships in the two counties. Students are evaluated by an advisory committee of board members and community volunteers based on a written application, test scores, transcripts and interviews. Individual scholarships ranged in amounts from $1,000 to $60,000 this year and were awarded to students from 28 high schools in Palm Beach and Martin counties. “As the cost of college continues to rise, so does the need of many students,” said Brad Hurlburt, president and CEO of the Community Foundation. “It is through the generosity of our donors that these needs can be met while changing lives. Our scholarship program is a wonderful way to empower local youth and show them the impact of philanthropy.” For more information on the scholarship program, or about establishing a charitable fund at the Community Foundation, please call 561-659-6800 or visit www.yourcommunityfoundation.org.