Polk County Supervisor of Elections, Lori Edwards said today that college students have until March 26th to apply for one of three $1,200 scholarships to be awarded by the Florida Supervisors of Elections (FSE) in 2021.
Applicants must be:
– Registered to vote in the State of Florida
– A Citizen of the United States
– Enrolled as a full-time student in a senior college or university in Florida
– Majoring in Political Science/Public or Business Administration or Journalism/Mass Communications
Applicants must also possess at least a “C” average for the previous year, demonstrate financial need and be available for an interview in the county where they are registered to vote.
“Interested students should contact the Supervisor of Elections in their county of residence to request an application packet,” said Ms. Edwards. Polk County residents may contact Lori Edwards at (863) 534-5888 or by email at [email protected].
Scholarship applications, along with two letters of recommendation, must be returned by the March 26th deadline.