Wharton County Youth Fair Scholarship Foundation
Funding Amount
Varies by year; 2025 awarded $76,510 total to 23 recipients
Deadline
March 4, 2027
330 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Wharton County Youth Fair Scholarship Foundation
Organization: Wharton County Youth Fair Scholarship Foundation
Status: Active; formed in 2022
Geographic Scope: Wharton County, Texas
Mission: To provide scholarships to Wharton County Youth Fair participants and promote educational programs and activities for the benefit of youth in Wharton County.
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (EIN #87-4809672)
- Established in 2022 in cooperation with Wharton County Youth Fair (WCYF)
- Since 1978, the WCYF has awarded over $2.3 million in scholarships
- In 2025, awarded $76,510 to 23 graduating seniors
Background
- Graduating seniors from Wharton County
- Must be Wharton County Youth Fair participants or exhibitors
Eligibility
- Scholarships to support college and technical school attendance
- All funds strictly earmarked for scholarships to fair participants
How Funds Are Used
- Supported by generous donors and sponsors
- Annual "Hooves & Hulls" Sporting Clay fundraising tournament held in September
- Accepts tax-deductible donations ($25-$5,000 via website)
Funding Support
- Website: whartoncountyyouthfair.org
- Scholarship Foundation page contains donation options and sponsor information
Contact & Additional Information
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Obtain Application Materials
- Request 2026 WCYF Scholarship Application from your high school
- Ag Day Scholarship Application also available
- Applications available at school counselor offices or Fair office
2. Complete Application
- Follow instructions on 2026 WCYF Scholarship Application Instructions document
- Prepare required documentation (likely transcripts based on scholarship foundation page reference)
3. Submit Application
- For public school students: Turn applications into your high school counselor's office
- For homeschool students: Submit directly to the Fair office
- Deadline: March 4, 2026 by 4:00 PM
- Fair representatives will pick up applications from school counselor offices
4. Scholarship Banquet
- Scholarship awards announced and celebrated at annual banquet on April 29, 2026
- Completed scholarship application form
- Transcript (referenced on foundation page)
- Application must be received by deadline
Required Materials
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