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 selected during the primary February application period are encouraged to log in and strengthen their applications by updating key components, such as their essays, volunteer hours, academic information and extracurricular involvement.

Current 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 are available on the site.

Students seeking more information or assistance with completing the application can email foundation@polk.edu.

The Foundation awards approximately $1.2 million in scholarships annually.

Individuals interested in applying should ensure they are registered Polk State College students. Prospective students must submit a free, online application to Polk State. Students who have not taken courses for three consecutive semesters should reapply and be readmitted to the College as a returning student.

Scholarships received for the June application period can be used for the fall 2026, spring 2027 and summer 2027 semesters. Funding is based on remaining scholarship availability after the primary February cycle.