Citrus County Education Foundation Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Citrus County Education Foundation
Overview
These scholarships support Citrus County students pursuing specific careers or fields of study. All awards are one-time grants unless noted otherwise. Eligibility varies by scholarship and is described below.
Eligibility (general)
- Applicants must meet the grade-level or enrollment requirements stated for each award (for example, graduating seniors or students already enrolled in college/training programs).
- School-specific eligibility is noted with each scholarship.
Scholarship details
1) Barbara Fallon Memorial Nursing Scholarship
- For students planning a nursing career.
- Open to graduating seniors or students currently enrolled in college or a nursing program.
- Eligible applicants must attend Citrus, Crystal River, or Lecanto High School.
- Award: $1,000 (one-time). Three recipients will be chosen.
2) Corporal Andy Lahera Legacy Scholarship
- Recognizes graduating seniors who demonstrate exceptional perseverance, dedication, and grit (selection is not based on GPA or test scores).
- Applicants must be graduating seniors from Citrus, Crystal River, or Lecanto High School who intend to enroll in a vocational/trade school or college.
- Requirement: a short essay explaining how you have shown determination and how you will work toward a successful future.
- Award: $500 (one-time).
3) Joel Pelton Memorial Scholarship
- For members of the wrestling team at Citrus High School, Crystal River High School, or Lecanto High School.
- Award: $500 (one-time).
4) John and Alma Davis Memorial Agriculture Scholarship
- For Lecanto High School students pursuing a career in agriculture.
- Award: $2,000 (one-time).
5) Lt. Peter A. Codella Memorial Scholarship
- Available exclusively to students enrolled at Citrus High School.
- Award: $1,000 (one-time).
6) Ronald & Marie Dumas Memorial Scholarship
- One recipient will be selected from each of the following: Citrus High School, Crystal River High School, and Withlacoochee Technical College.
- Intended for students preparing for careers in veterinary science or related veterinary professions.
- Award: $1,000 (one-time) per recipient.
7) Suncoast Credit Union Scholarship
- Open to students at Citrus High School, Crystal River High School, and Lecanto High School.
- Award: $3,000 (one-time).
8) Valerie Players Scholarship
- Two scholarships are available at each Citrus County high school for students majoring in theater.
- Award: $1,000 (one-time) per scholarship.
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