Richard Buckingham Scholarship Goal:

(This scholarship is NOT for persons pursuing a career in Public Service, Law Enforcement or Fire Service)

To grant a high-impact scholarship to enable a person to obtain an education (2-year, 4-year, technical, or trade school) that they may not be able to do on their own or with the means at hand.

Richard B. Nugent Scholarship Goal:

To grant a high-impact scholarship to enable a person to obtain an education (2-year, 4-year, technical, or trade school) that they may not be able to do on their own or with the means at hand. This is not for post-baccalaureate education.

Scholarship Terms:

• This scholarship is only open to Hernando County High School Seniors.
• This is a competitive scholarship, not all applicants will receive funding.
• This scholarship will weigh applications based on demonstrated need, program of study, as well as the other information requested in the application.
• This scholarship may be applied to a new enrollment or to allow a student to complete a program already in progress.
• Only one scholarship per year per candidate will be awarded.

Application Requirements:

• Completed applications containing all information must be returned no later than April 30, 2025.

Application must contain:

• A copy of your transcript;
• One (1) current letter of recommendation from a teacher, advisor or organization that you volunteered with;
• A brief (no more than 2 pages) autobiography to include your reasons for applying for this scholarship, any work experience, your proposed field of study and future career plans; your interests, and any leadership positions you have held.

Please submit completed applications to Public Relations at:

You may also mail in your completed application to:

For more information, call (352) 754-6830, ext. 53660.