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Lari White Cannon Scholarship Fund

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Lari White Cannon was a country music singer-songwriter and actress, born in Dunedin. She gained national attention in 1988 upon winning the You Can Be a Star talent competition. During her career, Lari launched three studio albums and had several Top Ten hits.

It is with great sadness that we announce Lari passed away in January 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. To honor her legacy, her family and friends created the Lari White Cannon Scholarship — A Stepping Stone to the Performing Arts. The scholarship will assist students from Dunedin High School desiring education and a career in the performing arts.

Selection Criteria

  • The scholarship funds shall benefit graduating seniors from Dunedin High School.
  • Applicants must have a demonstrated involvement in the performing arts while in high school.
  • Applicants must plan to pursue a secondary education in the performing arts at an accredited educational institution.
  • Scholarship recipients must be in good academic standing and must possess a 3.0 or higher GPA upon graduation.

Applications

  • Applications are currently open. All applications must be received by 11:59pm on Friday, April 14, 2023. Scholarship selection will be announced in late May 2023.
  • The scholarship funds shall benefit graduating seniors from Dunedin High School, or students who live in Dunedin and attend a Pinellas County arts magnet program.
  • Applicants must have a demonstrated involvement in the performing arts while in high school.
  • Applicants must plan to pursue a secondary education in the performing arts at an accredited educational institution.
  • Applicants must be in good academic standing and must possess a 3.0 or higher GPA upon graduation
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