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The 2026 CCA Florida Fred Crabill Youth Scholarship Program Presented by Mud Hole Custom Tackle Education Program

The 2026 CCA Florida

Fred Crabill Youth Scholarship Program (Y.S.P.)

presented by

Mud Hole Custom Tackle Education Program

Conservation Focused Leaders of Tomorrow.

The Fred Crabill Youth Scholarship Program (Y.S.P.) presented by Mud Hole Custom Tackle Education Program is a five-day educational experience for Florida high school students. Selected students will tour marine facilities, meet with fishing industry leaders, prepare and present speeches and more all while competing for college scholarships. After the program's completion, the Y.S.P. graduates have the opportunity to compete for the Grand Scholarship by starting CCA Florida programs in his or her own communities.

Applications are NOW OPEN

  • Applications must be submitted by May 1
  • Students will be notified of acceptance status in early May
  • Program runs June 14 to June 18
  • Program participants have 10 months to compete for the Grand Scholarship by introducing CCA Florida programs into their communities

Application Requirements

DONATE TO Y.S.P.

BECOME A SPONSOR

Special thanks to Mud Hole Custom Tackle Education Program for being the presenting sponsor for this program!

Do you still have questions?

Contact Youth Scholarship Program Director Jimmy Michaels