Scholarship Spotlight

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 […]

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