The deadline has passed for 2024 scholarship applications. Please check back in the spring for 2025 scholarship information.

About the Program

Post-secondary education scholarships are awarded annually to three dependent children of Clerk employees. Scholarship money comes from employee donations to the Clerk’s Dress Down program, which also allows employees to donate to local charities.

The Charitable Giving Committee, consisting of employees from throughout our office, selects the scholarship winners based on a 500-word essay, community service participation and grade point average. Each selected recipient receives a one-time payment of $1,500.

Tax Considerations

If you received a scholarship, all or part of it may be taxable, even if you did not receive a Form W-2. Generally, the entire amount is taxable if you are not a candidate for a degree. If you are a candidate for a degree, you generally can exclude from income that part of the grant used for:

• Tuition and fees required for enrollment or attendance
• Fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for your courses.

You cannot exclude from income any part of the grant used for other purposes, such as room and board.

A scholarship generally is an amount paid for the benefit of a student at an educational institution to aid in the pursuit of studies. For example, if an award recipient receives $1,000 and pays tuition, fees, books and supplies in the amount of $700, and pays room and board with the remaining $300, then $300 is taxable income.

Meet our 2024 Scholarship Recipients

 
Have Questions? Contact Colleen Riemer at 561-355-2858 or cpriemer@mypalmbeachclerk.com.

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