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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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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.
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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 […]
Polk State student and mother of two awarded Alumni Association scholarship
Criminal Justice student ShiAnn Griffin stood before a crowd of alumni at the Polk State College Foundation’s inaugural Distinguished Alumni Dinner on Thursday evening to share her story, defined by resilience, rediscovery and a growing commitment to serving her community. Griffin, a mother of two, began her time at Polk State pursuing an Associate in […]
MLK scholarship empowers Polk State student’s dream
Polk State College has awarded the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship to Rachelle Scarbor, a Radiography student who is turning perseverance into purpose and education into community impact. Scarbor has a clarity forged by experience and a vow she refuses to abandon. “I am a 55‑year‑old student on a transformative journey to fulfill […]
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