Scholarships

MARTIN COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Established 1985

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

The Martin County Fair Association has provided scholarships for high school students of Martin County continuously, since 1985. The Fair Association has helped many high school students of Martin County continue their education after high school.

SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFICATIONS: Open to ALL high school seniors of Martin County, provided:

The applicant must have participated in at least two previous Martin County Fairs. Participation could be through exhibits of schools, scouts, church exhibits, talent shows, police cadets, firefighter explorers, 4-H, FFA, Miss Martin County Fair Pageant, arts & crafts, volunteering, or other documented participation in the fair.
The applicant must have been a Martin County resident for at least the two full years preceding the applicant’s June graduation.
The applicant must submit a 300-word essay pertaining to the annual fair.
The application must provide financial information as requested on application form.
Applicants must have a 2.0 grade point average or above.
The applicant must provide a minimum 4 x 6 head shot photo.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION:

The Martin County Fair Scholarship Application Form must be filled out online at the Martin County Fair Website Scholarship page. No handwritten applications accepted. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE: All applications must be received by January 6, 2023, at 5:00pm

SELECTION OF WINNERS:

The Scholarship Committee of the Martin County Fair Association shall determine the winners of the scholarships. The decision of the committee is final.

Immediate family members of scholarship applicants may serve on the Scholarship Committee but must excuse themselves from meetings held to select scholarship recipients.

SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION:

The winners of the scholarships will be announced during opening night of the 2023 Fair on February 10, 2023.

SCHOLARSHIP PAYOUT INSTRUCTIONS:

To claim the scholarship award, proof of enrollment from the recipient’s educational institution must be provided to the fair office via mail or email at fairoffice@martincountyfair.com. The scholarship must be claimed within one year of being awarded. Please note that scholarships are a one-time award and are not renewable.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CHECK LIST

Before you submit your application, please make sure you check all the boxes on the check list to make sure that you have included all necessary information. We will only accept online applications. If you experience any difficulties, please call the fair office at 772-220-3247 for information. Please submit this completed checklist in with your application.

_____ Personal Information

_____ Fair Participation Information

_____ Extra-Curricular School Activities

_____ Community Activities Information

_____ Special Circumstances

_____ Your 300 Word Essay

_____ Your Picture

_____ Your Parent or Guardian has signed the Application

_____ You have signed the Application

_____ Your application has been submitted Online

FILL OUT THIS FORM AND SUBMIT

First Name

Last Name

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip

Phone Number

Date of Birth

Place of Birth, City and State

Number & Age of Siblings

Father/Guardian (name in full)

Phone Number

Occupation

Employer

Mother/Guardian (name in full)

Phone Number

Occupation

Employer

My Career Objectives is

To date I have applied to the following schools for admission

In which course of study do you next plan to major?

What high school do you attend?

Since

Grade

Have you attend any other High Schools (please name)?

City

State

Grade

What is your current Grade Point Average?

ACT SCORE

SAT SCORE

What is your Class ranking?

How much have you saved for your College Education?

Who will finance the remainder of you College Education?

Explain your participation in previous Martin County Fairs.

If applicable, list present and previous EMPLOYERS and addresses

List EXTRA-CURRICULAR HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

List COMMUNITY-Wide activities

Explain any AWARDS or HONORS you have recieved

List any special circumstances that you might think are applicable to your application.

Please write and upload an essay of AT LEAST 300 WORDS in font size 12, and double spaced. Essays should not exceed two pages. Please choose one of the following topics:
1. "How has being involved in the Martin County Fair played a roll in your leadership and career goals or achieving your life aspirations?"
-OR-
2. "What traits do you possess that will enhance your education and/or future career?"
Essay MUST be in PDF format.

ESSAY - must be PDF Format

PHOTO

Parents please provide your first and last name as well as your email.

First Name

Last Name

Parent E Signature

I declare that I have read the foregoing statement and they are true to the best of my knowledge. This also certifies your Parent or Guardian, and your signatures.

FILL OUT THIS FORM AND SUBMIT

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