Established in 1995, the Mary Lou Hilley Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a young woman in Palm Beach County who has demonstrated academic achievement, community leadership, and an interest in pursuing a career in business.  This scholarship is traditionally awarded to a high school senior through the Pathfinders Program.

The scholarship is awarded in memory of Mary Lou Hilley, a former board member of Executive Women of the Palm Beaches. Mary Lou was a graduate of Florida State University and had a master’s degree in education. Mary Lou worked for the Palm Beach County School System, then as top sales person for Max Davis Associates, before opening a real estate practice with an Executive Women associate. Mary Lou died in 1992.