Martin County Fair Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by Martin County Fair Association

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

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.

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected] 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.