How much funding does WCYF Scholarship Foundation Scholarship provide?

WCYF Scholarship Foundation Scholarship provides Varies by recipient; $76,510 awarded to 23 seniors in 2025 in funding.

When is the deadline for WCYF Scholarship Foundation Scholarship?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around March.

Who is eligible for WCYF Scholarship Foundation Scholarship?

Eligible applicants: Graduating seniors from Wharton County; High school students eligible to apply; Homeschooled students eligible. Geography: In the Wharton County Youth Fair. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is WCYF Scholarship Foundation Scholarship offered?

WCYF Scholarship Foundation Scholarship runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected March 4, 2027.

WCYF Scholarship Foundation Scholarship

Wharton County Youth Fair

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Grants for K-12 Schools

Funding Amount

Varies by recipient; $76,510 awarded to 23 seniors in 2025

Deadline

Expected ~March

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: March 4, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: March

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Graduating seniors from Wharton County
High school students eligible to apply
Homeschooled students eligible

Geography

In the Wharton County Youth Fair

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

Geographic Scope: Wharton County, Texas

Mission: To promote educational programs and activities for the benefit of the youth of Wharton County.

Background

Formed in 2022, the Wharton County Youth Fair Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (EIN #87-4809672) established in cooperation with the privately owned Wharton County Youth Fair (WCYF). Since 1978, over $2.3 million in scholarships have been awarded to youth of Wharton County.

Award Information

2025 Awards: $76,510 awarded to 23 deserving graduating seniors
Purpose: To provide financial assistance to students pursuing higher education at colleges or technical schools
Funding Source: Donations from sponsors and community supporters, plus fundraising events like the annual "Hooves & Hulls" sporting clay tournament (held in September)

Eligibility

Graduating seniors from Wharton County
Must be participants in the Wharton County Youth Fair
High school students eligible to apply
Homeschooled students eligible

Contact

Fair office for homeschooled students

How to Apply

Application Process

Deadline: March 4th (annual)

Submission Method:

Obtain the 2026 WCYF Scholarship Application form
Submit application to your high school counselor's office (or Fair office if homeschooled)
Fair representative will pick up applications from high school counselor offices
Homeschooled students must submit directly to the Fair office by the deadline

Required Materials: