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Robert Ness Memorial Scholarship

Polk Education Foundation
Deadline Soon

About the Scholarship

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

The Robert Ness Memorial Scholarship is available to senior students from Lakeland High School in Lakeland, Florida. Students pursuing a professional certification, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply. Special consideration is given to students who have held a job during their school career.

Win up to
$2,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Minimum 2.50 GPA
  • Minimum SAT composite score of 1050 or minimum ACT composite score of 23
  • Resident of Polk County, Florida
  • Attending Lakeland High School in Lakeland, Florida
  • High school senior
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • Planning to attend school in Florida
  • Complete 200 community service hours and participate in extracurricular activities, sports, or work
  • Demonstrate financial need Preference may be given to students who have held a job during their high school career.

    • 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
    Lakeland High School
    Minimum GPA
    2.5
    Minimum SAT
    1050
    Activities
    Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Sports, Work

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