Scholarship
Robert Ness Memorial Scholarship
Polk Education Foundation
$500 per year for 4 years ($2,000 total)Reopens November 2026 — get ready early
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Award
$500 per year for 4 years ($2,000 total)
Eligibility
Florida
Grades
12th grade
Min. GPA
2.5
Renewable
Yes
Essay required
Yes
Eligibility & requirements
For a graduating senior at Lakeland High School with a minimum 2.5 GPA, minimum SAT/ACT 1050/23, financial need, and at least 200 community service or work hours who will attend a Florida college or university. The award pays $500 per year for four years, with preference for students who held a job or played athletics.
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