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Richard Lewis Memorial Scholarship

Polk Education Foundation
Deadline Soon

About the Scholarship

Opens: 11/7/2025
Closes: 12/12/2025

The Richard Lewis Memorial Scholarship is available to senior students from George W. Jenkins High or Lake Gibson High School in Florida who participate in community service and work. Students pursuing a professional certification, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in education or a health-related field are eligible to apply.

Win up to
$1,000
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: Yes
Requirements
  • Minimum 3.50 GPA
  • Resident of Polk County, Florida
  • Attending George W. Jenkins Senior or Lake Gibson Senior high schools in Lakeland, Florida
  • High school senior
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • Studying education or a healthrelated field
  • Complete a minimum of 100 community service hours
  • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: FL
    • County: Polk
    Current School
    George W. Jenkins Senior High School, Lake Gibson Senior High School
    Intended Area of Study
    Health Care Management, Adult Development, Gerontology, and Aging, Interdisciplinary Studies, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Public Health, Nursing, Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition, Food and Nutrition, Education
    Activities
    Community Service

    Next Steps