Scholarship
Wilson Scholarship - O.D. Jr., Sylvia & Dr. Neva J. Wilson
Polk Education Foundation
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Award
$500
Eligibility
Florida
Grades
12th grade
Min. GPA
3.2
Essay required
Yes
Eligibility & requirements
One $500 scholarship for a Polk County senior with a minimum 3.2 GPA, demonstrated financial need, and 30 community service or work hours who plans to study Education or Physical Education. An additional research essay on O.D. Wilson Jr., Sylvia Wilson or Dr. Neva June Wilson is required.
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