Many scholarship opportunities are available for students through the Polk Community College Foundation, Inc. Last year, the PCC Foundation administered over 600 endowed and private scholarships.

The PCC Foundation actively seeks private funding for endowed scholarships. These endowed scholarships often include special criteria established by the donor. The PCC Foundation Scholarship Committee selects applicants based on this stated criteria.

Endowed Scholarships

The PCC Foundation will begin accepting applications for endowed scholarships February 1, 2009. The application process will close March 15, 2009.

Applications will be reviewed and rated by an independent committee and notices will be e-mailed to all applicants no later than April 30, 2009. Award certificates will be available for high school graduation ceremonies May 1, 2009.

Effective February 1, 2009, students interested in applying for an endowed scholarship may do so via a link that will be available on this webpage. Please visit this webpage February 1, 2009 through March 15, 2009 to apply for an endowed scholarship.

PCC Foundation endowed scholarships will be available for use Fall, 2009 and subsequent terms until the scholarship is fully expended, expires or terminates pursuant to donor requirements.

Throughout the academic year, the Foundation is made aware of other scholarship opportunities for our students. As those opportunities come available, we will post them on this webpage. These scholarships are awarded by entities not affiliated with the PCC Foundation and questions should be directed to the sponsoring organization.

ANDREW GLENN FRANCE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The PCC Foundation is accepting applications for the Andrew Glenn France Memorial Scholarship. The deadline for applications is November 1, 2008. Please click on the following link to view the scholarship criteria. To apply, please complete the application, print and mail or FAX to the PCC Foundation:

To remit by mail, please send to:
Polk Community College Foundation
999 Ave H NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881
ATTN: Lynn Wilson

To remit by FAX, please FAX to:
Polk Community College Foundation
863-297-1072
ATTN: Lynn Wilson

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Two-Year Scholarship

This scholarship is for students planning on attending a two-year institution in the fall semester. To be eligible, students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, have demonstrated success with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, have engaged in community service within the previous 12 months or be employed full or part-time, and be planning on enrolling in at least two courses in the upcoming fall student at a two-year institution.  Candidates may not be a child or grandchild of Coca-Cola employees.   Students who wish to apply must complete the application found on the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation website:  www.coca-colascholars.org. This application must be submitted to Patricia Jones in the District Office of Academic and Student Services.

Applications are accepted March 1 through May 1 each year.  

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is for students planning on transferring to a four-year institution in the fall semester. To be eligible, students must achieve sophomore status the spring semester prior to transfer or be a recent graduate of Polk Community College with a GPA of 3.5 or better.  Students who wish to apply must complete the application found on the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation website. This application must be submitted to Patricia Jones in the District Office of Academic and Student Services.

Applications are accepted November 1 through January 13 each year. Click here for more information. 
 

If you have any questions about PCC Foundation Scholarships, please e-mail the PCC Foundation office or call us at 863-297-1071.

The PCC Foundation also offers loans to qualified students through the Walter Dent and Alice Lorraine Brown Memorial Loan Fund. If you are in need of a loan to help with your educational expenses, please contact the PCC Foundation office at 863-297-1071.

PLEASE CHECK THIS WEB-PAGE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!