This Holiday Season
Help An Eagle Soar
This year, we are proud to have awarded $1.15 million in student scholarships. The holidays are a meaningful time to give the gift of education.
Illuminating Minds. Enhancing Lives. Elevating the Community.
We Help Students Achieve Their Goals
Working together with individuals, organizations, and businesses in our community, we are able to help many students transform their lives through the power of a higher education and philanthropy.
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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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Become a
Donor
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.
Read Stories of Our
Polk State
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
2025/2026 Scholarship Application Deadline Extended to March 14
Polk State College Foundation Scholarship Application Deadline Extended to March 14 The Polk State College Foundation has extended the application period for scholarships for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Originally set to close on February 28, the new deadline is now March 14. The Foundation awards approximately $1.2 million in scholarships annually. Students can visit polk.academicworks.com to create […]
Students and alumni connect at speed meetings
The number of Polk State College alumni is a growing network of 60,000 graduates, many of whom work to inspire current students to achieve their potential. Nikki Smith, an entrepreneur, Polk State Foundation Board member, and Immediate Past President of the Alumni Association, founded the speed meetings event held each semester to connect with students and […]
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