The Afro-American Club of Citrus County awards over $12,000 in scholarships to graduating Citrus County high school seniors each year. We also offer $500-$1,000 scholarships to returning college students and adults returning to education.
If you are a returning student and are pursuing a grant for Automotive or Public Safety Courses, (Fire, EMS or Police), please complete the Adult Application.
To browse other available local scholarships and get more information about pathways after high school, please visit the Citrus County Coalition for College & Careers website.
The Afro-American Club scholarship is more than financial support. To me it’s a reminder that my roots hold strength, my story carries worth, and my future is built
on the legacy of those who paved the way before me.
Receiving the Afro-American
scholarship truly meant a lot to me. It not only provided financial support for my college journey, it also gave me a sense of pride knowing that my community believes in my potential. This award reminded me that hard work and dedication are recognized and it is motivating me to keep striving for excellence throughout this school year.
I have faced many struggles and hardships in my life and this scholarship has made my dreams come true. I am truly happy to be a recipient of your scholarship and I will set high standards for myself. This scholarship will further my goal of becoming a teacher. I came from a low-income family, and the scholarship is a stepping-stone that will move me closer to my dream.
This scholarship made it possible for me to go to college! I am having the best time learning and getting to experience the wonderful opportunity of college life. I truly felt special receiving this award and I hope many others after me will get to feel the same. Thank you so very much.
When I received this award I couldn’t have been more grateful. The scholarship helped to cover additional expenses for the fall semester. I thank you, Afro-American Club, so much for your support.
Being honored with The Afro- American scholarship, filled me with gratitude and hope. It reminds me daily that my dreams are shared by others who believe in my potential.
A Family Legacy of Education
Michael Meyer (1953-2021) was a medical chemist who grew up in State College, Pennsylvania. After receiving his Ph.D. from Penn State, Michael had a thirty-year career leading pharmaceutical discovery programs at Abbott Laboratories. Michael’s colleagues valued his brilliant scientific mind, but he was beloved for his kindness, generosity in mentoring his junior colleagues, and ever-present humor.
The Meyer family story is one of educational opportunities grasped but also of opportunity denied. Michael’s mother, Ruth, was a child of privilege, who graduated from Case Western Reserve and then received an advanced degree in Library Science. Ruth grew up with two foundational beliefs – first, that education is something that cannot be taken from us, and second, that everyone will need a helping hand someday, so we should help others whenever we can.
Michael’s father, Henry Meyer, had one lifelong regret – that he was never able to go to college. Henry was the youngest son of a large farm family, whose father had different beliefs about education.
In spite of this Michael Meyer’s parents were strong supporters of education. They established scholarships at three different colleges, while encouraging, and taking great pride in the educational achievements of their children and grandchildren.
Michael continued the family legacy of supporting educational opportunity. While alive, Michael endowed a scholarship at the College of Lake County (IL) to help support women returning to college. And now, his wife Nicola Beisel Meyer has established a 20-year, $1,000 scholarship for the Afro-American Club of Citrus County.
The Michael D. Meyer Memorial scholarship is a promise and commitment from Michael’s family to further his legacy of helping others.
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