The current application cycle is now open and will close on January 15, 2024.

Review of the applications will take place in late January 2024, and the top 20 interviews will be conducted on March 25, 2024 — location to be announced.

UPDATE: (DECEMBER 18, 2023) – The Andrea C. Cameron Foundation application deadline has now been moved to January 15th at 11:59 pm. Additionally, for students interested in the Trade School program, the GPA requirement has been revised from 3.0 to 2.5. Meanwhile, those aspiring to attend a 4-year university or state college must maintain a 3.0 GPA for eligibility.

As a reminder, our scholarship will award ten scholars a full tuition scholarship for 120 credit hours at a Florida university, college, or trade school program.

Your assistance spreading the word across your community is crucial to ensure students submit quality applications. On behalf of the Andrea C. Cameron Foundation’s Board of Directors, we wish you a joyful holiday season and a Happy New Year. We look forward to continuing our commitment to students and schools in Palm Beach County.

Why Should You Apply

This is a scholarship built on creating a network. Through this scholarship, if you are chosen, you will become a part of the family. The foundation will do everything in its power to make sure you are set up for success. You will be mentored, but you will also become a mentor for the next recipients following behind you.

It is our goal to build a massive networking platform that you will be able to use whilst a student and as a working professional. Our scholarship platform will help you develop your resume, apply for/gain internships, and find job placement after your time in college. So, when you become that professional you’ve always dreamed of, you can reach back to the foundation and help those following in your footsteps.

Scholarships can range up to $4000 each year ($2000 fall/spring for each recipient) and are open to high school graduates who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 who will attend a Florida university, college, or trade school program.

Students must meet the following minimum requirements:

  • Proof of enrollment from an accredited technical school or college in the US (attach an acceptance letter or letter of offer)
  • Latest unofficial or official high school transcripts
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • A record of community service (optional)
  • A high school diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0 but must maintain the same performance in college for continued financial aid.
  • 3 recommendation letters (coaches/teachers/ employers)
  • SAT/ACT scores and all other achievements/ honors.
  • A brief essay describing how you would use further education to change the lives of those around you
  • Submit all documents listed above with your online application
  • Attend an interview if selected as a finalist

Eligibility

  • The Andrea C. Cameron Foundation scholarship is open to Seniors pursuing technical school or college education attending one of the following high schools: A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, Boynton Beach High School, Forest Hill High School, Glades Central High School, John I Leonard High School, Jupiter Community High School, Lake Worth High School, Pahokee High School, Palm Beach Central High School, Palm Beach Gardens High School, Palm Beach Lakes High School, Royal Palm Beach High School, Santaluces High School, Seminole Ridge High School, Suncoast High School, Wellington High School, or William T. Dwyer High School.
  • Scholarships are awarded to students who have met our academic and social requirements.

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

–Nelson Mandela