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 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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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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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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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
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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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The Zachary Mace and Faith Baker Rowe Memorial Scholarship has been established by Polk State College President Angela Garcia Falconetti with her initial investment matched by the Polk State College Foundation in memory of private pilot and Polk State Aerospace student Zachary Mace and Sunrise Aviation flight instructor and Polk State alumna Faith Baker Rowe.
The Polk State College Foundation and the Athletics Department have partnered together to build a fundraising initiative to support each athletic team and their athletes. “Strive for Five” provides the opportunity for each player to reach out to five or more potential donors in the community who are interested in supporting the Polk State Athletic
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Five incoming freshmen who participated in Polk State’s Educational Talent Search Program – some since middle school – have received scholarships from the Polk State Foundation to attend College this upcoming academic year. Polk State’s Educational Talent Search (ETS) is a free, comprehensive intervention program designed for students from middle school through high school in economically
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