Scholarship

Are you a Palatka High School graduating senior?

Apply To Our Scholarship Now!

Scholarship Requirements

  • Minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Acceptance to a 2-4 year college or trade school (You must provide a copy of the official letter of acceptance from the University/College/School you will attend)
  • Copy of your high school transcript or summary of grades report from the Guidance Office
  • Submit a short video (2 minutes maximum) telling the Class of 96 Alumni how you have dared to be different during your time at Palatka High School in your school, home, and community.
  • Scholarship applications accepted until May 3, 2024

2024 β€œDare to be Different” Memorial Scholarship

In honor of the memory of the innovative spirit of the Palatka High School Class of 1996 and our
classmates who are no longer with us, The PHS 1996 Alumni Foundation will offer a minimum of one
$1000 scholarship to a graduating Senior at Palatka Jr./Sr. High School.
Who may apply for this scholarship?
● High School Senior at Palatka High School
● Be accepted to a 2 or 4-Year University or College, Community College, or Technical School
● Earning a minimum β€œB” average (equivalent to a 2.5 GPA)
What must the student do to apply?
● Submit a short video (2 minutes maximum) telling the Class of ’96 Alumni how you have dared to
be different during your time at Palatka High School in your:
o School (ex: What makes you stand out at school? What sets you apart from other
students?)
o Home (ex: What makes you a exceptional member of your family? How do you
contribute in your home life?)
o Community (ex: What do you contribute to the community of Putnam County?)
● Submissions may be completed online https://forms.gle/2dAT7345RyFtChmP7 OR be sent via
email to [email protected] .
o Email Submissions should include the following:
β–ͺ Video Submission*
β–ͺ Complete the Scholarship Application:
Please scan and upload with your email. (Copy can be obtained from the
Guidance Office)
ALTERNATIVELY: You can request an electronic version email at:
[email protected]
● Full Legal Name
● Date of Birth
● Email Address (IMPORTANT: please use your own email address.)
● Mailing Address
● Best Contact Phone Number
● Current cumulative GPA (must match transcript or grade report)
● University/College/School you will attend and start date
β–ͺ IMPORTANT: Must provide a copy of your letter of acceptance
University/College/School you will attend
β–ͺ IMPORTANT: Copy of your transcript OR summary of grades report from the
Guidance Office

Deadline to Apply:
● Friday May 3, 2024 11:59p EST
Winner Selection Notification:
● During Palatka High School 2023 Scholarship Night: Friday May 17, 2024
* If you send your submission via email, PLEASE submit a link to your video using Dropbox, Google Drive,
YouTube or a similar service. Sending a media file along with your requested documents may prevent or
delay your submission.
IMPORTANT: Incomplete submissions will not be considered.