Scholarships
The Auxiliary of the Florida Rural Letter Carriers’ Association is proud to support the educational goals of our members and their families through dedicated scholarship opportunities. Here in Florida, we offer two scholarships designed to recognize achievement, encourage growth, and invest in future success. As part of the broader Auxiliary of the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association, applicants may also be eligible to apply for twelve additional scholarships at the national level—expanding opportunities and opening even more doors for those pursuing higher education.
The Florida scholarships are available to children and grandchildren of regular, retired, or relief paid members of the Florida Rural Letter Carriers’ Association and/or Auxiliary. Applicants must be current high school seniors or graduates pursuing continued education through a college, university, or technical/vocational school.
Florida Scholarship applications must be received by the start of the first business session of the Florida State Convention.
Applications may be personally delivered to Helen Schuster, Secretary/Treasurer, or mailed to:
Helen Schuster
Secretary/Treasurer
183 News St
Jacksonville, FL 32211
The Lucky Clark Junior Scholarship
The Lucky Clark Junior Scholarship reflects the Auxiliary of the Florida Rural Letter Carriers’ Association’s commitment to supporting the educational goals of rural letter carrier families. This scholarship is available to children and grandchildren of regular, retired, or relief paid members of the Florida Rural Letter Carriers’ Association and/or Auxiliary who are current high school seniors or graduates pursuing further education at a college, university, or technical/vocational institution. A one-time award of $500 is granted to a qualifying recipient selected by drawing during the Florida State Convention. Applicants must be 21 years of age or younger as of July 1 and unmarried at the time of application. Funds are distributed upon verification of enrollment in the chosen institution.
The Rob Robinson Junior Scholarship
The Rob Robinson Junior Scholarship honors the dedication of Florida’s rural letter carrier community by helping support the next generation in their pursuit of higher education. This scholarship is open to children and grandchildren of regular, retired, or relief paid members of the Florida Rural Letter Carriers’ Association and/or Auxiliary who are high school seniors or graduates continuing their education at a college, university, or technical/vocational school. A one-time award of $500 is presented to a selected recipient through a drawing held at the Florida State Convention. Applicants must be 21 years of age or younger as of July 1 and unmarried at the time of application, with funds issued upon confirmation of enrollment.
Beyond the state level, additional scholarship opportunities are available through the national organization. A total of twelve scholarships are awarded annually, providing broader recognition and support to eligible applicants from across the country. These awards are presented during the National Convention, highlighting academic commitment and the continued investment in the future of rural letter carrier families.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.