This flyer advertises The Julia C. Black Memorial Scholarship Speech Contest. It features the topic: "Discuss the impacts of Florida citrus beyond our state's borders from cultural, economic and other perspectives." Prizes are: $1,000 (1st), $500 (2nd), and $250 (3rd). The 1st prize also includes a trip to the Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference. The logo for "Florida Citrus Mutual" is at the bottom, along with a QR code for more information and registration.

Scholarship Opportunity

Sebring High

October 28, 2025

Florida Citrus Mutual, the state’s largest citrus grower association, is hosting its third Annual Julia Black Florida Citrus Speech Scholarship Contest to encourage students to learn more about the state’s agriculture industry, specifically Florida citrus.  This contest is in honor of a long-time Board member’s daughter, who was very active in the arts, and whose family is a 4th generation citrus grower.

 

The Contest will be broken into two parts: District and State. There are seven District competitions throughout the state, which are scheduled to be held in January 2026. District winners will come together to compete at the State Competition March 2026. The winner of the State competition will present their winning speech at the Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference June 11, 2026, in Bonita Springs, FL.

 

You are in District 5, which includes Highlands and Okeechobee Counties. Your District competition is scheduled for January 6, 2026, from 4 – 6 p.m. at the Highlands County Citrus Growers Association office, 6419 US Hwy 27S, Sebring FL 33876.

Additional information can be found: https://www.flcitrusmutual.com/educational-programs