Jacobs Foundation Scholarships Will Support Wellington Students At Palm Beach Atlantic By Julie Unger
Several Palm Beach Atlantic University students will be receiving the gift of education thanks to the Jacobs Family Foundation, which is providing the school with $30,000 in scholarships to be spread out over the course of three years. The scholarship is specifically for Wellington residents, and the $10,000 per year will be divided between five to eight students to assist with their education. The number of recipients will vary based upon the number of students who are qualified. “This is the first year that our students have the opportunity to be recipients of that,” Palm Beach Atlantic Vice President for Admissions Tim Worley said. The Jacobs Family Foundation has a longstanding history of support and involvement in education. “Our family sincerely believes that education is the cornerstone of opportunity, both for individuals and for the community,” JFF Board Member Lou Jacobs said. “We’ve supported education programs at all levels, but we believe this one meets a unique need by
“Our family sincerely believes that education is the cornerstone of opportunity, both for individuals and for the community.” LOU JACOBS, JACOBS FAMILY FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBER (Below, L-R) Jacobs Family Foundation Board Member Lou Jacobs, Palm Beach Atlantic University President William M.B. Fleming Jr. and Jacobs Family Foundation Board Member Charlie Jacobs.
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