Citrus County Education Foundation Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by Citrus County Education Foundation

Alexander Law Enforcement Legacy Scholarship

This scholarship is for graduating seniors planning to pursue a career in law enforcement that have been a Citrus County resident for at least one year. This is a one-time $1,000 scholarship.

Archie W. Dabney Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for seniors who have attended Citrus County District school for at least 3 years. Students must also demonstrate leadership in extracurricular activities. Community activities may help to document leadership skills. Each applicant must write an essay explaining why the student is seeking this scholarship, why the student wants to attend college and the student’s goals for the future.

Barbara Fallon Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Available to students from Citrus High School, Crystal River High School, and Withlacoochee Technical College. This is a one-time $500 scholarship.

Barbieri-Hunt Scholarship

Available to students from Lecanto High School only. One $1000 scholarship and two $500 scholarships are available. These are all one time scholarships. Applicant must submit an essay describing their inspiration for post-secondary education (career goals, if any), major obstacles to achieving these goals and life experience that shows  they can accomplish these goals.

Joel Pelton Memorial Scholarship

Available to students on the wrestling team from Citrus High School, Crystal River High School, or Lecanto high school. This is a one-time $500 scholarship.

Lt. Peter A. Codella Memorial Scholarship

Available to students at Citrus High School only. This is a one-time $500 scholarship.

Patsy Kilpatrick Memorial Scholarship

Available to two students attending a Citrus County high school. This scholarship is for students planning to attend a vocational school. This is a one-time $1,000 scholarship.

Rays of Hope Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is open to graduating seniors who have attended the High School in Citrus County for at least one year. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited vocational/technical school in Florida, and beginning post-secondary school in 2025-2026 academic year.

Ronald & Marie Dumas Memorial Scholarship

Available to one student each from Citrus High School, Crystal River High School, and Withlacoochee Technical College. This scholarship is for students seeking a career in the veterinary sciences or veterinary-related professions. This is a one-time $1,000 scholarship.

Suncoast Credit Union Scholarship

Available to students at Citrus High School, Crystal River High School, and Lecanto High School. This is a one-time $2,000 scholarship.

Thelma DeLay and Nancy L. Dodge Memorial Scholarship

Available to students at Citrus High School, Crystal River High School, and Lecanto High School. This is a one-time $1,000 scholarship. Applicants must submit a portfolio of their original artwork.

Cavanaugh Scholarship

Available to students from Citrus, Crystal River, or Lecanto High School. Applicants must be attending Florida State University in the fall. This is a one-time scholarship of $1,000.