Palm Beach County Property Appraiser Accepting scholarship Applications

West Palm Beach, FL – The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office is now accepting applications for its 33rd Annual Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Scholarships, announced Property Appraiser Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS.

Six college scholarships of $1,500 each will be awarded to graduating Palm Beach County high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited higher-education institution full time, regardless of intended major or field of study. Each scholarship recipient will also be offered the opportunity to participate in a paid summer internship with the Property Appraiser’s Office.

“These scholarships are funded entirely through voluntary employee donations, which makes this program especially meaningful,” said Jacks. “It reflects the generosity of our staff and their shared commitment to investing in the future of Palm Beach County.”

“The paid internship component allows students to gain hands-on experience and learn more about public service and property valuation,” Jacks added. “It’s an opportunity to explore a professional field that plays an important role in every community.”

To be eligible, applicants must be Palm Beach County residents, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and plan to attend an accredited college or university. The application deadline is March 31, 2026.

Since 1994, the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office has awarded $188,000 in college scholarships to local students.

For more information, call 561.355.3230 or email PA-MyScholarship@pbcpao.gov.

Scholarship Application (PDF)»