Woman’s Club of Palmetto Scholarship Fund Grant

The Woman’s Club of Palmetto Scholarship Fund, established by the Manatee Community Foundation, provides annual scholarships to deserving female graduates of Palmetto High School attending the State College of Florida. This initiative supports students demonstrating financial need and leadership potential, ensuring access to higher education for women in the community. By fostering educational opportunities, the fund aims to empower future generations and enhance the quality of life in Manatee County.

For over 25 years, Manatee Community Foundation has partnered with caring donors to grow philanthropy, informed giving, and community impact in Manatee County. Collaborating with nonprofits and diverse community members, we support gains that improve the quality of life in special places and for people and animals. MCF is the trusted steward of charitable legacies and the dependable guide for current giving through donor advised funds.
To provide a scholarship annually to a deserving female Palmetto High School graduate attending the State College of Florida.  In the unlikely event that Palmetto High School or State College of Florida should cease to exist, the scholarship shall be awarded to a student meeting all other requirements below, graduating from a Manatee County public school while residing in Palmetto, and attending a Florida public college or university. The scholarship may be renewable if the student remains enrolled in good standing at State College of Florida, making progress towards a degree.

Eligibility

A female Palmetto High School graduate in Manatee County, FloridaAccepted into State College of FloridaDemonstrating clear financial needA U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal ResidentSubmit a personal essayHave a minimum GPA of 3.5Demonstrate leadership potential through community service, extracurricular activities and/or work