WCYF Scholarship Foundation Scholarship
Funding Amount
Varies by recipient; $76,510 awarded to 23 seniors in 2025
Deadline
March 4, 2027
330 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
WCYF Scholarship Foundation Scholarship
Funder: Wharton County Youth Fair Scholarship Foundation
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.- 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)
Award Information
- Graduating seniors from Wharton County
- Must be participants in the Wharton County Youth Fair
- High school students eligible to apply
- Homeschooled students eligible
Eligibility
- Fair office for homeschooled students
Contact
How to Apply
Application Process
Deadline: March 4th (annual)
Submission Method:
1. Obtain the 2026 WCYF Scholarship Application form
2. Submit application to your high school counselor's office (or Fair office if homeschooled)
3. Fair representative will pick up applications from high school counselor offices
4. Homeschooled students must submit directly to the Fair office by the deadline
Required Materials:
Additional Opportunities:
Awards Ceremony:
Application Documents Available:
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
Categories
Browse similar grants by category
Related Grants
Similar grants from this funder and related organizations
Youth Tour Essay Contest
Amount
Varies
Deadline
October 24, 2026
VICE Conference (Virginia Institute on Cooperative Education)
Amount
Up to $2,000
Deadline
December 3, 2026
Spencer Industries Incorporated Scholarship: College Scholarship Award Grant
Amount
US $6,910
Deadline
Rolling / Open
The Fabulous Find Monthly Partnership Grant
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Putting Stewardship into Medical Education and Training Grant
Amount
$25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Charles H. Thornton Memorial Scholarship
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Ready to apply for WCYF Scholarship Foundation Scholarship?
Grantable helps you assess fit, draft narratives, and track deadlines — so you can submit stronger applications, faster.