Mental and Behavioral Health Scholarship Funds Match  

September 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023

Our Passion for Mental Health


From September 1 to October 31, 2023 Palm Health Foundation is offering an exciting opportunity to double your philanthropic impact. All donations to our Mental and Behavioral Health Professions Scholarship Funds will be matched dollar-for-dollar. We invite you to join us in supporting our local mental health workforce and overall community wellness. 

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About Palm Health Foundation’s Mental and Behavioral Health Scholarship Funds 


Since 2001, Palm Health Foundation has connected donors with nonprofits and student scholars, granting over $90 million in Palm Beach County. Palm Health Foundation’s mental and behavioral Health scholarships provide financial support for those seeking bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work, psychology, clinical mental health counseling, school counseling and other focus areas. Minimum scholarship awards are $2,500, and the average award is $5,000. 

Match Program Details 


  • From September 1 - October 31, 2023 Palm Health Foundation will increase the generosity of your giving to any mental/behavioral health scholarship fund by providing a dollar-for-dollar match
  • Match Limits: dollar-for-dollar match up to $10,000 per donation
  • Eligibility: match available for both existing and newly established funds



Support Low-Income and First-Generation Students


“The key to addressing critical workforce shortages in the mental health field is to invest in passionate people who are prepared to meet our community’s need. I established a scholarship fund at Palm Health Foundation to encourage students who are dedicated to local health advancement.”


- Frances Fisher, Trustee, Palm Health Foundation




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How to Amplify Your Contribution


  1. Contribute to Palm Health Foundation’s Scholarship Fund for Mental Health Professions. 
  2. Support Existing Funds: Consider contributing to our featured funds such as The Frances Fisher Scholarship Fund, The John T. Merrell Scholarship Fund, The Koehn Family Fund, and The Mike McNamara Scholarship Fund 
  3. Expand Your Reach: Share the opportunity within your personal network to help increase educational awards. 
  4. Establish a Named Scholarship: With a minimum contribution of $5,000, we will match your donation to establish a scholarship in honor or memory of someone significant to you. 


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Special Matching Opportunities


  • Nursing Scholarship Funds Match: Expand your impact further by contributing to our nursing scholarship funds from November 28, 2023 (Giving Tuesday) to January 31, 2024. 
  • The Neuroarts Fund Match: Make a difference in the groundbreaking field of Neuroarts. We'll match your donations to The Neuroarts Fund dollar-for-dollar, up to $100,000, helping to advance treatments and therapies for mental health and neurodegenerative diseases. 


Join Us in Leading Change 

Your support will help shape the future of mental and behavioral healthcare, as well as the nursing profession and the neuroarts field, in Palm Beach County. 



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For further details, contact Carrie Browne, Director of Stewardship & Strategic Partnerships

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Phone: (561) 837-2281 

Together, we can lead change for better health in Palm Beach County.

Thank you for your generous support. 

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