Washington County Fair Scholarship Program

The mission of the Washington County Fair Association is to promote and encourage agriculture, horticulture and home economics through the exhibition of related products with a principal goal to support youth activities thru education and scholarship. Because of our mission, we offer an annual scholarship program. Each year, scholarships are awarded to exceptional local youth seeking a college education.

Be sure to include all required documents as outlined in the Rules and Application Guidelines.

Deadline for Applications is 4:00 PM on March 19, 2026.

Applications can be emailed, with all attachments, to madalynn@washingtoncofair.com, or dropped off at the Washington County Fair Office (1305 E. Blue Bell Road, Suite 112, Brenham).

Do not submit the completed packet to school counselors

Rules & Application

Guidelines of qualifications include:

1. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

2. At the time of application, applicants must:

a) Live in Washington County, or;

b) Attend school at a Washington County school, or;

c) Be enrolled in an appropriately qualifying Home School Program, and;

d) Be a Washington County 4-H member, or;

e) Be an FFA member that is enrolled, attending, and in good standing in a Washington County school that has an FFA chapter chartered.

3. Applicant must have participated in a junior division of the Washington County Fair as an exhibitor for two of the past four years.

4. Applicants must attach a one-page (front side only) essay on the impact the Fair has had on you.

5. Applicant must attach a letter of recommendation from a teacher or principal.

6. Applicant must provide college entrance exam scores (if taken) and a copy of high school transcript.

7. Applicant must be a high school graduation candidate in the year of application and plan to attend an accredited college, university, or post-secondary trade school. Scholarships will be voided if not funded within four (4) years of award date.

8. The completed application and all required attachments must be attached to be considered for this scholarship.

9. Bucket Calf Mentors must complete the Bucket Calf Section to be considered for that award. Champion Drive Buddies must complete the Champion Drive Section to be considered for that award.

10. Scholarship evaluations may include in-person interviews.

Deadline for Applications is 4:00 PM on March 19, 2026.

Applications can be emailed, with all attachments, to madalynn@washingtoncofair.com, or dropped off at the Washington County Fair Office (1305 E. Blue Bell Road, Suite 112, Brenham).

• Do not submit the completed packet to school counselors

For scholarship winners, proof of enrollment must be sent to the Fair Association and funds will be paid directly to school’s scholarship/financial aid department.