Supervisor of Elections Amy Pennock Encourages Seminole County Students to Apply for the 2026 FSE Sc

Drawing on her years of service as a Seminole County School Board member and her ongoing commitment to civic education, Supervisor of Elections Amy Pennock is encouraging local college students to apply for the 2026 Florida Supervisors of Elections (FSE) Scholarship. 
 
The Florida Supervisors of Elections association will award three scholarships, each in the amount of $1,200, to eligible Florida college students who are preparing for careers in public service, business, and journalism. 
 
“Before I was elected Supervisor of Elections, I had the privilege of serving our community on the School Board, where I saw firsthand how education opens doors and shapes futures,” said Pennock. “This scholarship is a meaningful way to support students who care about leadership, civic responsibility, and making a difference. I encourage every eligible Seminole County student to apply.” 
 
Student Eligibility 
To be eligible, applicants must: 

• Be a registered Florida voter 
• Have lived in Florida for at least the two preceding years 
• Be majoring in Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, or Journalism/Mass Communication 
• Be enrolled or accepted as a junior or senior at an accredited Florida college or university 
• Have maintained a “C” average or above for the previous school year 
• Demonstrate financial need 

 
Interested students can access the application and full eligibility requirements online at  www.VoteSeminole.gov/scholarship or pick up a packet at the Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Office located at 1500 E. Airport Blvd., Sanford, FL 32773.   
 
Applications must be submitted by Friday, March 6, 2026, to the elections office of the county in which the applicant is registered to vote. Each county will select one finalist to forward to the FSE Scholarship Committee for statewide consideration. 
 
“Investing in students is investing in our democracy,” Pennock added. “Whether their future is in government, journalism, business, or public service, these students represent the next generation of leaders in our community.” 
 
Important Application Update 
The FSE Scholarship application was revised in 2025. All applicants must submit the 2026 FSE Scholarship Application (effective December 2025). Applications submitted using outdated forms will not be accepted. 
 
For additional scholarship application information, please visit www.VoteSeminole.gov/scholarship or call 407.585.VOTE (8683).