MARTIN COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Established 1985

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

The Martin County Fair Association, Inc. 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 higher education goals post 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 200-word essay pertaining to the annual fair. MCFA Scholarship Rubric
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

2025 MCFA Scholarship – Coming this Fall

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 2025 graduate applications must be received by December 3, 2025, at 5:00pm

SELECTION OF WINNERS

The Scholarship Committee of the Martin County Fair Association, Inc. shall determine the winners of the scholarships. The Scholarship Committee’s decision is final.

Immediate family members of scholarship applicants may serve on the Scholarship Committee but must excuse themselves from the selection process of scholarship recipients.

SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION

The winners of the scholarships will be announced during the Miss Martin County Fair Pageant in January 2025. Please plan to attend wearing business attire as photos will be taken during the event.

SCHOLARSHIP PAYOUT INSTRUCTIONS

A letter of instruction will be presented at the awards ceremony. To claim the scholarship award, proof of enrollment of your higher educational institution must be provided to the fair office via email scholarship@martincountyfair.com.

You may also mail your information to: Martin County Fair association, Inc. ATTN: Scholarship Committee, 2616 SE Dixie Hwy., Stuart, FL 34996. Awards will be sent directly to the institution per Committee instruction. The scholarship must be claimed within one year of award. Please note: Scholarships are a one-time, non-renewable, award.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CHECK LIST

Before you submit your application, please make sure you check all the boxes on the check list that you have included all necessary information. We will only accept online applications. If you experience any difficulties, please email scholarship@martincountyfair.com for information. Please submit this completed checklist with your application.

_____ Personal Information

_____ Fair Participation Information

_____ Extra-Curricular School Activities

_____ Community Activities Information

_____ Special Circumstances

_____ Your Minimum 200 Word Essay. Attached PDF file.

_____ Your Picture. Attached JPG, PDF, or PNG

_____ 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 200 WORDS in font size 12, and double spaced. Essays should not exceed two pages. Please choose one of the following topics:
1. Tell us about a contribution you've made to your community.
2. Tell us about a time you failed and what you learned from that.
3. Why do you deserve this scholarship?

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.

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