10/28/2026
Congratulations to the 22 Manatee County students who received scholarships last night as part of the Florida Department of Education and the Florida Lottery’s Student Service Challenge! Your service to our community is inspiring ✨
👏 Let’s celebrate 22 outstanding Manatee County public high school students who are making a difference through service and leadership! Many of them joined their families at Tuesday’s School Board meeting to be recognized.
The Florida Department of Education, in partnership with the Florida Lottery, launched the Student Service Challenge to inspire student leadership, civic responsibility, and community engagement.
We’re proud that the School District of Manatee County, in partnership with the Manatee Education Foundation, was selected as one of only 20 school districts statewide to participate! 🎉
From September 7 to October 5, these dedicated teens each completed 20+ hours of volunteer service and wrote an essay reflecting on their experience. As a reward for their commitment, each student received a $500 scholarship! 🎓
A special thank-you to the community partners, including Soar in 4 and Manatee County, Florida Government, who helped make these meaningful service opportunities possible.
Together, we’re empowering students to lead, serve, and create lasting positive change.
Congratulations to our student leaders and thank you to everyone helping build a stronger Manatee County!
