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Apply for Polk State Foundation scholarships February 1 – 28

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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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Polk State student and mother of two awarded Alumni Association scholarship

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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

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MLK scholarship empowers Polk State student’s dream

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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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Distinguished Alumni Spotlight: Larry G. Williams, Jr.

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From patrolling Polk County roads to leading one of the region’s most impactful nonprofits, Larry G. Williams, Jr. has spent his life answering the call to serve.  This December, Polk State College celebrated Williams as its Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, honoring a career that began right here at Polk Community College. “When I walked the

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2025 Endowed Teaching Chairs

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Polk State honors two faculty with Endowed Teaching Chair distinction Polk State College has named two faculty members as recipients of its prestigious Endowed Teaching Chair, a distinction that recognizes excellence in instruction and innovation in the classroom. This year’s honorees are Maggie Chaffin, Professor of Nursing, and Dr. Austin Zekeri, Professor of Accounting and

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Distinguished Alumni honored with top Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce award

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Twanna “T-Fay” Dewdney, a local business owner, community activist and Polk State College Alumni Association board member, received the Banker’s Cup Citizens of the Year Award at this year’s Celebrate Winter Haven gala. Dewdney’s list of accomplishments is long. She is a Polk State Distinguished Alumni, is active in her church, participates in prison ministry

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Scholarship Support Empowers Polk State Nursing Student to Pursue Her Dream

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With help from the Polk State College Foundation, Kaitlyn Wright is building a future in nursing and setting a new path for her family. When Kaitlyn Wright received her acceptance letter to Polk State College’s Nursing Program in the summer of 2024, she was stunned.  “I could not believe it,” she said. “The day had

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Polk State Lake Wales to host Ready to Soar giveaway with 500 backpacks & 1,500 books

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Polk State College is hosting its Ready to Soar event on August 2 at the JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales to provide students and families with support and resources as the new school year begins, including up to 500 backpacks and 1,500 books. Polk State College’s Ready to Soar Backpack, book, and school supply

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Tucker Companies Invests $55,000 in Polk State College Scholarship Initiative

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At the May meeting of the Polk State College Foundation Board of Directors, Tucker Paving and Tucker Companies CEO Chip Tucker announced a $55,000 investment into the future of Polk County through a new partnership with Polk State College. This investment marks the launch of the Tucker Paving Employee Scholarship, a program rooted in the

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Polk State Physical Therapist Assistant student inspires at A Night of Legacy

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Resilience, determination, and a deep-rooted passion have driven Katelyn Lain to excel in Polk State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Lain, 24, a graduate of Bob Jones University and fourth-generation Lakelander, returned to Polk County after a sports injury. Lain is a dedicated student and an avid athlete, running collegiate cross country and participating in

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