In 2015, Debra Wilcox passed away. Debra was the sister of Dee Wilcox, Founder & CEO of the AnnieRuth Foundation and the granddaughter of Ruth Kearney – of whom the AnnieRuth Foundation is affectionately named.
In 2019, Dee created a scholarship platform to keep her sister’s memory alive; sharing with the world how devoted Debra was to her family, her country, the arts, and empowering others to be successful.
Applications for 2026 scholarship awards are currently being accepted. High school seniors may apply for as many scholarships as they are eligible. Please click on a scholarship below for more details and to apply.
William Jacob Easton Scholarship Fund
– Current 12th grade student
– Attends Jean Ribault High School
– Maintains a 3.0 GPA
– Is an athlete
The Barbara Appleton Scholarship
– Current 12th grader
– Maintains a 3.0 GPA
– Demonstrate consistent community involvement through volunteer service
Sgt. Major Debra J. Wilcox Scholarship Fund
– Current 12th grade student
– Maintains a 3.0 GPA
– Is a member of the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)
Deborah Jones Moore Scholarship Fund
– Current 12th-grade student
– Maintains a 3.0 GPA
– Plans to major in Education or Psychology
Enro Davis Scholarship Fund
– Lives in Duval or Nassau County
– Current 12th grader
– Maintains a 3.0 (or better) GPA
– Major in education, athletics, or Law Enforcement
Deborah Kay Myers Scholarship Fund
– Current 12th grader
– Attends William M. Raines high school
– Maintain a 2.5 GPA
– Major in Business or Special Education
The Akhlaghi Family Scholarship Fund
– Current 12th grader
– Maintain a 3.0 GPA
– Aspires to become a medical professional, financial advisor, or study in the field of law
Northeast Florida Medical Society Scholarship
– Current 12th grader
– Maintains a 3.0 GPA
– Lives in the state of Florida
– Aspires to become a medical professional
Tra’Chella Johnson Foy Scholarship Fund
– Current 12th grader
– Maintains a 3.0 GPA
– Lives in the state of Florida
– Aspires to become a medical professional
2025 Awardees
Congratulations to the 2025 AnnieRuth Foundation Scholarship Awardees!
In 2025, the AnnieRuth Foundation offered six scholarships to ease the financial burden of deserving high school seniors from across the nation as they transitioned from high school to college.
Ashton Scott
Deborah Myers Scholarship
Christopher Jackson
Erno L. Davis Scholarship
Emma Schlotthauer
Akhlaghi Family Scholarship
Olivia Rhodes-Clark
Trachella Johnson Foy Scholarship
Teniyah Blutcher
Deborah Jones Moore Scholarship
Yahni Hairston
Northeast Florida Medical Society Scholarship
2024 Awardees
Congratulations to the 2024 AnnieRuth Foundation Scholarship Awardees!
In 2024, the AnnieRuth Foundation offered nine scholarships to ease the financial burden of deserving high school seniors from across the nation as they transitioned from high school to college.
2023 Awardees
Congratulations to the 2023 AnnieRuth Foundation Scholarship Awardees!
In 2023, the AnnieRuth Foundation offered nine scholarships to ease the financial burden of deserving high school seniors from across the nation as they transitioned from high school to college.
2022 Awardees
Congratulations to the 2022 AnnieRuth Foundation Scholarship Awardees!
In 2022, the AnnieRuth Foundation offered nine scholarships to ease the financial burden of deserving high school seniors from across the nation as they transitioned from high school to college.
2021 Awardees
Congratulations to the 2021 AnnieRuth Foundation Scholarship Awardees!
In 2021, the AnnieRuth Foundation offered nine scholarships to ease the financial burden of deserving high school seniors from across the nation as they transitioned from high school to college.
2020 Awardees
Congratulations to the 2020 AnnieRuth Foundation Scholarship Awardees!
In 2020, the AnnieRuth Foundation offered nine scholarships to ease the financial burden of deserving high school seniors from across the nation as they transitioned from high school to college.
2019 Awardees
Congratulations to the 2019 AnnieRuth Foundation Scholarship Awardees!
In 2019, the AnnieRuth Foundation offered nine scholarships to ease the financial burden of deserving high school seniors from across the nation as they transitioned from high school to college.