Scholarship
Bane Cheek Memorial Scholarship
Polk Education Foundation
$1,000Reopens November 2026 — get ready early
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Award
$1,000
Eligibility
Florida
Grades
12th grade
Essay required
Yes
Eligibility & requirements
Polk Education Foundation countywide scholarship for Polk County high school seniors. Requires SAT/ACT, 100 community service or 225 work hours, and a planned major in science and/or agriculture, plus an additional essay on the applicant's goals in that field.
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