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N. Lisa Garcia Veterans Scholarship

Polk Education Foundation

$500Reopens November 2026 — get ready early

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Award

$500

Eligibility

Florida

Grades

12th grade

Min. GPA

2.5

Essay required

Yes

Eligibility & requirements

One $500 scholarship for a Polk County senior aged 19 or younger with a minimum 2.5 GPA and 100 community service hours whose parent is an honorably discharged veteran residing in Polk County. Applicants must be ineligible for Florida's CSDDV scholarship, submit the parent's DD-214, and write an essay on how veterans help their communities.

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Collaboratory Scholarship Application

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Amount variesDue: mid-January

RYAM (Rayonier Advanced Materials) Scholarship Program

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Florida Eastern Star Grant Tuition Assistance Program

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American Legion Dept. of Florida - Junior Shooting Sports Scholarship

American Legion, Department of Florida

$500 (individual/team state winners; +$500 if advancing)Due: January 1

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