Families and friends often wish to create a lasting legacy to honor the lift of a loved one when he or she passes away. Making the decision of which charity or charities should receive donations can be daunting during this time of loss. A memorial fund at Polk State College Foundation will allow family and friends to keep a loved one’s memory alive in perpetuity for the future educational needs of Polk State College students.
Many families have chosen Polk State College Foundation to honor their loved ones as a special way to carry on their legacy. Memorial scholarships can be awarded annually at any amount of a donor’s choosing, or can become endowed with a minimum cumulative donation. Scholarship donations at all levels help to pay tribute in a meaningful way by assisting Polk State College students to attain their dream of a higher education.
Below is a listing of memorial funds that have been established at Polk State College Foundation and are assisting Polk State College students achieve their goals through the power of philanthropy.
| James A. Abernethy Memorial Nursing Fund |
| Alva Addkison Memorial |
| Edward T. Adlam Memorial |
| Fred W. Allsopp Memorial Athlete Award |
| Elizabeth Anderson Memorial |
| John A. Bard Nursing |
| Edward M. Bodler, Jr. Memorial |
| Roger Bowman Memorial |
| Dion K. Brown Memorial |
| Walter Lee and Lorraine Brown |
| Lisa Rubush Chamlee Memorial |
| Joel Chastain Memorial |
| Edward J. Costello Memorial |
| Michael W. Crews Memorial |
| Melanie Davis Memorial |
| Dakota Evans Memorial |
| Andrew Glenn France Memorial |
| Gary Freeman Memorial |
| Mamie Nelle Frisbe Memorial |
| Wes Gordon Memorial |
| Ben Hill Griffin, Jr. Memorial |
| Bill Harrison Memorial |
| Lori Hylan-Augustin Memorial Nursing |
| Larry R. Jackson Memorial at Rochelle School of the Arts |
| U.J. Johnson, Sr. & Hattie Johnson Memorial |
| Ruth E. King Memorial |
| Dr. Fred T. Lenfestey Endowed Scholarship |
| Dean Charles N. Lyle II Memorial |
| Kenyon Janeen McCoy Memorial |
| S. Anthony & Bickley K. Moore Memorial |
| David Mundy Memorial |
| Skip Nissen Memorial |
| John Carleton Nydegger Memorial |
| Dale Olinger Memorial |
| Eugene & Louise Pennell Memorial |
| Charles R. Richardson Memorial |
| James M. Rigterink |
| Loyola Kerekes Ross |
| Eleanor B. Smith Memorial |
| Dick & Julie Pope Memorial |
| Ron Puckett Memorial |
| Dr. Carolyn S. Rome Memorial |
| Robert “Smitty” Smith Memorial |
| Allison Sousa Memorial |
| Peggy Thomas Memorial |
| Eloise H. Troxel Memorial |
| George A. & Bada E. Young Memorial |
How do I establish a memorial fund to honor a loved one?
- Contact the Polk State College Foundation at 863.297.1071 to establish a memorial fund that will carry out your loved ones wishes.
- Think about and select the name of your memorial scholarship. The name of the scholarship can be used to direct gifts in the loved one’s obituary. For example, In lieu of flowers, please direct gifts to “ The Joe Smith Memorial Fund” at 999 Avenue H, Northeast, Winter Haven, FL 33881.”
To make a memorial gift to an already established fund click here. In the selection drop down, please select other and you will be able to type in the name of the memorial fund you wish to make a gift to.
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