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Meet the 2026 50 for #50 Scholars
Celebrating Tampa Bay student-athletes recognized for leadership, character, academic excellence, and community impact.
The CJ Dickey Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of our 2026 50 for #50 Scholarships. Each scholar represents the values our son Calvin “CJ” Dickey Jr. lived by faith, hard work, integrity, teamwork, and heart. In Calvin’s Honor, we turn pain into purpose by supporting the next generation as they pursue their dreams.
 Chase FulkCJ Dickey Memorial Scholar - $2,000 Sport: Soccer Intended Field of Study: Business / Entrepreneurship Academic Highlights: National Honor Society; Principal’s Honor Roll Leadership & Involvement: Young Life; SADD; environmental club; school spirit/leadership team |  Mia MilanesExcellence in Leadership Award - $1,500 Classical Preparatory School Sport: Basketball Intended College: Kenyon College Intended Major: Political Science Academic & Character Recognition: Multiple school honors including service, courage, and academic achievement |  Lilian JacksonSpirit of Kindness Award - $1,000 River Ridge High School Sport: Softball (also honored in girls weightlifting) Intended College: Florida Southern College Intended Major: Exercise Science Academic Highlights: AP Scholar distinctions; National Recognition Program for academic achievement Athletic Highlights: Multiple All-Conference selections (pitcher and infield) |  Sydney ReinhartSpirit of Kindness Award - $1,000 J.W. Mitchell High School Sport: Basketball Intended College: Brescia University Intended Field of Study: Physician Assistant/Biology Athletic Highlights: March 2025 All-Academic, Florida Athletic Coaches Association (Basketball) 2024-2025 Heart of a Lion award to the athlete who is exceptionally courageous and brave with remarkable strength and resilience in the face of adversity |  Amelia ColonSpirit of Kindness Award - $1,000 Land O’ Lakes High School Sport: Volleyball Intended College: University of Louisiana Monroe Intended Field of Study: Education or Health Science Athletic Highlights: Surpassed 1,000 career digs (school record); multiple All-Conference honors; district leader in aces and digs |
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