In November 2026, severe flooding affected families across Martin County. In response, the Martin County Fair Association established the Disaster Relief Scholarship to help graduating high school seniors affected by the flooding continue their education.
If you are a graduating senior who was impacted by the flooding in Martin County, we encourage you to apply. This scholarship is one way our community can support you as you take the next step in your education.
The Martin County Fair Association Disaster Relief Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who:
- Plan to attend a college, community college, or trade school after graduation.
- Lived in an area of Martin County that experienced significant flooding and damage in November 2026.
- Have been Martin County residents for at least two full years immediately preceding their spring graduation.
- Provide the financial information requested on the application form.
- If available, provide pictures of the flooding you and your family experienced.
- Submit a 300-word essay responding to the prompt below.
Application deadline: December 15, 2026
Essay Prompt
How did the November 2026 flooding in Martin County directly affect you and your family? What have you learned from this experience that you’ll carry with you as you begin college or trade school? Given the impact of the flooding, what would receiving this scholarship mean to you?