Martin County Fair Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Martin County Fair Association
Overview
The Martin County Fair Association, Inc. awards scholarships to Martin County high school students to support their post‑secondary education. The program has operated continuously since 1985 and has assisted many graduates in pursuing higher education. Scholarships are administered by the Fair Association and are intended to recognize fair participation and community involvement.
Description: Scholarships support graduating high school seniors from Martin County who have demonstrated participation in the Martin County Fair and meet the program requirements.
History of the Award: The Martin County Fair Association has provided these scholarships annually since 1985.
- Established in 1985 and awarded annually
- Supports Martin County high school seniors
- Recognizes fair participation and community involvement
Eligibility
Applicants must be high school seniors from Martin County who meet residency and participation requirements. Candidates must have participated in the Martin County Fair on at least two prior occasions in any documented capacity and must have been Martin County residents for the two full years preceding their June graduation. Minimum academic standing and specific submission materials are also required for consideration.
Eligibility: Open to all Martin County high school seniors who meet participation, residency, GPA, essay, photo, and documentation requirements.
- Minimum 2.0 GPA required
- At least two prior fair participations (4‑H, FFA, exhibits, pageant, volunteering, etc.)
- Must be a Martin County resident for the two full years before graduation
- Required: 200‑word essay and a 4×6 headshot photo
Application and Checklist
All applications must be submitted online via the Martin County Fair scholarship page; handwritten applications are not accepted. Applicants should complete the online form and attach all required documents as specified. If applicants encounter technical issues, they should contact the scholarship email for assistance.
Application Instructions: Complete and submit the online application, attach the required essay and photo, provide requested financial information, and obtain required signatures.
- Online submission only — no handwritten applications accepted
- Include personal information, fair participation, extracurricular and community activities
- Attach a minimum 200‑word essay (PDF) and a 4×6 headshot (JPG, PNG, or PDF)
- Parent/guardian and applicant signatures required; submit the completed checklist with the application
Presentation and Payout
Scholarship winners will be announced at the Miss Martin County Fair Pageant in January 2025; attendees should wear business attire as photos will be taken. A letter of instruction will be distributed at the awards ceremony explaining next steps to claim the award. To receive funds, recipients must submit proof of enrollment to the fair office; awards are sent directly to the educational institution and the scholarship is a one‑time, non‑renewable award.
Application Timeline: Winners announced during the Miss Martin County Fair Pageant in January 2025; scholarships must be claimed within one year of the award.
- Winners announced at the January 2025 pageant
- Letter of instruction provided at the awards ceremony
- Proof of enrollment required to claim the award
- Awards paid directly to the recipient’s institution; one‑time, non‑renewable
Contact and Submission Address
Submit proof of enrollment via email or by mail to the Fair Association scholarship committee as instructed at the awards ceremony. For application questions or technical issues, contact the scholarship email address. Ensure all submitted materials follow the required file formats and include necessary signatures and documentation.
Contact: Email scholarship@martincountyfair.com for questions or to submit enrollment documentation.
Mailing Address: Martin County Fair Association, Inc., ATTN: Scholarship Committee, 2616 SE Dixie Hwy., Stuart, FL 34996.
- Email scholarship@martincountyfair.com for assistance or to submit enrollment proof
- Mailing address: Martin County Fair Association, Inc., ATTN: Scholarship Committee, 2616 SE Dixie Hwy., Stuart, FL 34996
- Claim the scholarship within one year using the provided instructions