Florida Supervisors of Elections scholarship deadline approaches

 Polk County Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards said today that college students have until March 8th to apply for one of three $1,200 scholarships to be awarded by the Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections in 2024.  

Applicants must be:

-          Registered to vote in the State of Florida

-          Enrolled as a full-time student in a senior college or university in Florida

-          Majoring in Political Science, Public or Business Administration, Journalism or 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 by phone at (863) 534-5888, or by email at info@polkelections.com.  An application is also available on our website at PolkElections.gov.

Scholarship applications, along with two letters of recommendation, must be returned by the March 8th deadline.