Supervisor of Elections Scholarship Available

College juniors and seniors majoring in political science, public administration or business administration, journalism or mass communications at an accredited Florida college could be eligible for a $1,200 scholarship.

The Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections, comprised of the 67 county supervisors, awards the scholarship.

“College tuition continues to increase, and we are looking for eligible students who could benefit from this scholarship from our state association,” Deborah Clark, Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections, said in a release. 

Requirements including being registered to vote, letters of recommendation and financial need. The complete requirements are listed on the scholarship application and in the scholarship guidelines.

Applications should be submitted in the county in which the student is registered to vote.

The applications must be received by 5 p.m. March 18 in any Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections office:

• 315 Court St., Room 117, Clearwater
• 13001 Starkey Road, Largo
• 501 1st Ave. N., St. Petersburg

For a mailed application or additional information call 727-464-6108. 

• Scholarship Guidelines
• Scholarship Application

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