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Winter Haven Optimist Club Technical Education Scholarship

Polk Education Foundation

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Award

$1,000

Eligibility

Florida

Grades

12th grade

Min. GPA

2.0

Essay required

Yes

Eligibility & requirements

One $1,000 scholarship for a Winter Haven-area student (Winter Haven High, Chain of Lakes Collegiate, or Polk State Gateway) pursuing a technical education, with a minimum 2.0 GPA, demonstrated financial need, and 100 community service or paid work hours. An additional essay on how the applicant will use their technical education is required.

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The Kosove Society Scholarship

University of South Florida

Amount variesDue: January

Agvocator Scholarship

Up to $20,000Due: January 31, 2026

Collaboratory Scholarship Application

Collaboratory (SW Florida Community Foundation)

Amount variesDue: mid-January

RYAM (Rayonier Advanced Materials) Scholarship Program

Rayonier Advanced Materials

Florida Eastern Star Grant Tuition Assistance Program

Florida Order of the Eastern Star

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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