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A Night of Legacy
Join us on April 23 for Polk State College Foundation’s signature celebration, A Night of Legacy, Vivid Reflections.
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Scholarship Opportunities
Many scholarship opportunities are available for students through the Polk State College Foundation, Inc. The Foundation actively seeks private funding for endowed scholarships. These endowed scholarships often include special criteria established by the donor. The Polk State College Foundation Scholarship Committee selects applicants based on these stated criteria.
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Gifts to Polk State College Foundation are recognized in a variety of ways according to giving level. Examples include: donor listing in Foundation publications and on the web site, and invitations to College and Foundation events. Significant contributions are eligible to receive permanent recognition at a Polk State College Campus or Center.
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Alumni
The mission of the Polk State College Alumni Association is to engage, support, and enhance the relationship between alumni and Polk State College; as well as to support the mission of the college and the Foundation. Discover the extraordinary achievements of the selected Distinguished Alum from Polk State College.
Latest News
Polk State College Foundation launches new Future Eagle Award for Polk County high school seniors
New Future Eagle Award Scholarship The Polk State College Foundation has introduced the Future Eagle Award, a transformative new scholarship that will cover a full year of tuition and books for one graduating senior from every public, private and charter high school in Polk County. This initiative represents an estimated $70,000 annual investment in local […]
Distinguished Alumni gather for first‑ever Polk State celebration
In an evening more than four decades in the making, the Polk State College Foundation brought together generations of its Distinguished Alumni for the first time at a special dinner held inside Winter Haven Fine Arts (WFA). The event, hosted by the Foundation and the Alumni Association, marked a historic moment for Polk State College […]
Apply for Polk State Foundation scholarships February 1 – 28
The Polk State College Foundation’s application for scholarships for the 2026-2027 Academic Year is now open through February 28. The Foundation awards approximately $1.2 million in scholarships annually. Students can visit polk.academicworks.com to create or update their scholarship account. Additional information about available scholarships and instructions to complete the scholarship application process will be posted on the […]
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