Eligibility

The federal government mandates that two-thirds of the students served by Educational Talent Search (ETS) must be low-income and first generation.  Participants must be  U.S. citizens, permanent residents or provide evidence from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of their intent to become permanent residents. ETS will give special consideration to students who will be the first in their families to achieve a four-year college degree and meet certain income requirements. Students must demonstrate academic potential and be motivated to succeed in reaching their educational goals.

Students in the target schools listed below are welcome to apply.

• Auburndale High School
• Bartow High School
• Crystal Lake Middle School
• Denison Middle School
• Haines City High School
• Kathleen High School
• Kathleen Middle School
• Lake Region High School
• Mulberry High School
• Mulberry Middle School
• Ridge Community High School
• Southwest Middle School
• Stambaugh Middle School
• Tenoroc High School
• Westwood Middle School
• Winter Haven High School

To apply or obtain an application, see the Related Info section on the right. For further information, please call 863.297.1097 or email ETS Director Kara Minnifield at kminnifield@polk.edu.