Scholarship
Jerry May Student Athlete Scholarship
Polk Education Foundation
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Award
$1,000
Eligibility
Florida
Grades
12th grade
Min. GPA
3.0
Essay required
Yes
Eligibility & requirements
One $1,000 scholarship for a George Jenkins High School student athlete with a minimum 3.0 GPA, SAT/ACT of 1050/23, and 75 community service or 100 work hours. An additional essay on how sports improved the applicant's high school experience is required.
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