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Joel Pelton Memorial Scholarship

Citrus County Education Foundation
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 11/17/2025
Closes: 3/2/2026

The Joel Pelton Memorial Scholarship is available to graduating seniors from Citrus, Crystal River, and Lecanto high schools in Florida. Students who are members of their school’s wrestling team are especially encouraged to apply. Recipients are selected based on strong academic standing.

Win up to
$500
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: Yes
  • Website
Requirements
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Resident of Citrus County, Florida
  • Attending Citrus High School in Inverness, Crystal River High School in Crystal River, or Lecanto High School in Lecanto, Florida
  • High school senior
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • Participate on the school wrestling team and exhibit leadership skills through community service, extracurricular activities, or work experience

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: FL
    • County: Citrus
    Current School
    Citrus High School, Crystal River High School, Lecanto High School
    Minimum GPA
    3
    Activities
    Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Leadership, Work, Wrestling

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