Jacob Branen Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

Jacob Branen Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
Last Updated: January 11, 2026

Summary

Overview

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. Jacob Branen Memorial Scholarship Fund Jacob was joyful and determined; two traits that helped him overcome the learning and physical challenges presented by his cerebral palsy. He exceeded all expectations and successfully completed his senior year without an IEP for the first time in his education. He went on to achieve a BA in Anthropology from FAU, focused on archaeology. He followed his passion by completing a “dig school” with Boston and Hebrew Universities at Tel Dor in Israel. His family was heartbroken when he was killed in an accident on his way to work at age 29. The memory of his gregarious laugh, kind heartedness and generous spirit lives on. He would have been deeply gratified to know another overcoming student would be helped in his name.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a graduating Martin County high school senior.Minimum 2.0 GPA.Be a student pursuing post-secondary education.Must demonstrate financial need.Applicant who has overcome challenges and adversity.