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Scholarships

The children or grandchildren of  FLRLCA members are eligible to apply for NRLCA Scholarships. Some scholarships are applicable to carriers and the spouse of a carrier. Keep a watchful eye for the scholarship application to be accessible. Be aware of closing dates. All fields within an application should be completed to prevent disqualification. Florida is a Family Plan state so there are NO application fees for member of FLRLCA that applies.

  • NEW! 1924-2024 100 Years of Success Scholarship 
    The 1924-2024 100 Years of Success Scholarship honoring Mrs. Roy Tricker, the founder of the Auxiliary, was established through monies acquired during the pandemic. An annual $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a member, spouse, child, or grandchild of a rural letter carrier. Children and grandchildren must be high school graduates or students already pursuing higher education. This is a drawn scholarship.

     

  • NEW! COVID-19 Relief Fund Scholarship 
    The COVID-19 Relief Fund Scholarship was established through monies acquired during the pandemic. An annual $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to a member, spouse, child, or grandchild of a rural letter carrier. Children and grandchildren must be high school graduates or students already pursuing higher education. This is a drawn scholarship.

     

  • NEW! Cyndy Keyes Scholarship
    The Cyndy Keyes Scholarship honoring Cyndy Keyes, past national officer, was established through monies acquired during the pandemic. An annual $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to a member, spouse, child, or grandchild of a rural letter carrier. Children and grandchildren must be high school graduates or students already pursuing higher education. This is a drawn scholarship.

     

  • NEW! Auxiliary of the NRLCA Scholarship
    The Auxiliary of the NRLCA Scholarship was established through monies acquired during the pandemic. An annual $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to a member, spouse, child, or grandchild of a rural letter carrier. Children and grandchildren must be high school graduates or students already pursuing higher education. This is a drawn scholarship.

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  • Francis & Laurie Raimer Scholarship
    One $2,000 scholarship will be awarded annually for the first place winner. One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded annually for the second place winner. Applicants must be an NRLCA member or spouse, child or grandchild of a rural letter carrier (regular, retired or substitute) who is a member in good standing of the NRLCA at least 25 years of age by August 1, 2025 OR hold a Bachelor’s degree supported by transcripts. This is a judged scholarship.

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  • Smith Family Scholarship
    Steven R. Smith placed in trust a $1,000 scholarship to be awarded annually to a high school graduate or a student already pursuing higher education. Originally named the Olga Smith Scholarship in honor of his mother, the 30-year scholarship was established in 1992 and was to expire in 2021. Upon Steven’s passing in 2017, his children chose to continue the scholarship to honor both their father and grandmother. This is a drawn scholarship.

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  • Delbert “Lucky” Clark Memorial Scholarship
    The Delbert “Lucky” Clark Memorial Scholarship was established through funds collected through the National Auxiliary “Program of Support” in 2009-2010 to provide an annual $2,500 scholarship to a high school graduate or student already pursuing higher education. Applicants must be the child or grandchild of a rural letter carrier. This is a drawn scholarship.

     

  • The Past National Officer (PNO) Scholarship
    The PNO Scholarship, in the amount of $5,000, is awarded annually to a child, grandchild, great-grandchild, spouse or carrier of the National Rural Letter Carriers' Association members. The person must be pursuing or planning to pursue education at a college, university, or technical/vocational or trade school. This includes graduate schools. This is a judged scholarship.

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  • The Marie V. Mutchmore Scholarship   In the amount of $500 is awarded annually to the child of a rural letter carrier. Applicant must be an active member of the NRLCA Junior Organization. Marie V. Mutchmore was a Nebraska woman who founded the Auxiliary’s Junior Organization. This is a judged scholarship.

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  • The Clara Gardner-Burch Scholarship
    Two $500 scholarships are awarded annually; one each to a male and female applicant pursuing a post-secondary education. Applicants must be children of a rural letter carrier. This is a judged scholarship.

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  • Ian M. Etheridge Scholarship
    Two $500 scholarships are awarded annually; one each to a male and female applicant pursuing a post-secondary education. Applicants must be children/grandchildren of a rural letter carrier. This is a judged scholarship.

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  • NRLCA Auxiliary Discovery Scholarship
    The NRLCA Auxiliary Discovery Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 is awarded annually to the child or grandchild of a rural letter carrier. Preference is given to applicants who have participated in the Junior Organization on the state and/or national level. This is a drawn scholarship.

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