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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.
Latest News
Polk State College Foundation receives $110,000 gift to establish Goddard Legacy Scholarship
Polk State College Foundation has received a $110,000 gift to establish the Deputy David Michael Goddard Legacy Scholarship, an endowed fund that will support students pursuing careers in law enforcement and criminal justice while honoring the life and service of a fallen Polk County deputy. The scholarship, created by donor Charles “Chuck” Goddard, commemorates his […]
Scholarships available during June 2026 application period
The Polk State College Foundation’s June 1–15 scholarship application period for fall 2026 funding will open soon. This is a secondary application window with limited scholarship availability, and students are strongly encouraged to prepare now and submit their application once the period opens on June 1. Applications will close June 15. Students who were not […]
Distinguished Alum Debbie Harsh shares message of resilience at Polk State commencement
“If you want to touch the future, touch a life.” Returning to her alma mater as Polk State College’s April 2026 Distinguished Alumnus, Debbie Harsh stood before graduates not simply as a retired banking executive, but as someone who had lived the kind of life she now urged them to build. Harsh’s story is, in […]
