Edward T. Bedford Foundation Scholarship Fund Grant

Edward T. Bedford Foundation Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
Last Updated: January 09, 2026

Summary

Easily learn more about the Edward T. The next deadline for this grant is Thu, 04 Mar 2027.

Overview

Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc., strengthens our communities by leading philanthropy and solutions through our direct work in partnership with donors, nonprofits and the community. Our 501(c)3 nonprofit Foundation is the foremost resource for convening partners to elevate people, improve lives and make our community a better place to live. Grants & Scholarships Grants power our nonprofit partners on the frontlines of pressing local issues, filling the opportunity gaps through direct-to-people programming. Scholarships support aspiring college students who hold the promise of tomorrow’s progress. Together, our competitive grants and scholarships help our region rise thanks to the vision and generosity of our donors. The Community Foundation offers both need and merit based scholarships. Edward T. Bedford Foundation Scholarship Fund About the Fund The Bedford Foundation was established in 1994 by Palm Beach resident E. T. Bedford Davie, and is named in honor of his maternal grandfather, Edward T. Bedford. Edward was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1849. He worked initially as a salesman for Charles Pratt & Co., selling lubricating and heating oils. Through collaboration with his friend, Robert Chesebrough, he helped develop and market the petroleum byproduct now more commonly known as Vaseline. Edward later became a sales agent for Standard Oil, and was named a director in 1903. He was a personal friend of John D. Rockefeller and his business acumen was highly regarded.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Graduating high school senior from any Palm Beach or Martin County high school Must attend a four-year college or university Have a record of academic excellence including athletics, artistry, literary, musical and other pursuits Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 while in college Based on financial need