John E. Frenkel, Sr. Educational Grant

The Pensacola Interstate Fair, Inc. is dedicated to the betterment of the community through education. For 2026-2027, the John E. Frenkel, Sr. Educational Grants Selection Committee has been authorized by the members of the Pensacola Interstate Fair, Inc., to provide Thirty Thousand dollars ($30,000).

These monies will assist twenty-five (25) students in the completion of their studies at a college or university of their choice.  To date, over one million, three hundred forty- one thousand ($1,341,000) dollars have been awarded to more than one thousand, three hundred ninety-seven (1,397) grant participants.

General Conditions

• All grants will be allocated to graduating High School Seniors of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties who, during their high school years, have been competing entrants in the areas listed in the Fair Premium Catalog, or volunteers with at least ten (10) documented hours of assistance as designated by Fair staff.  
• Twenty (20) grants will be for one thousand two hundred fifty ($1,250) dollars each, made payable to any accredited college or university.  Five (5) grants ($1,000) will be made available and payable to qualifying vocational schools.
• All grants are one-time only and non-renewable. It is the desire of the Pensacola Interstate Fair, Inc., to assist as many students as possible through grants provided each year. Hence, all grants are for one-time only and students receiving grants may not re-apply for a second time.
• All grants are non-refundable.
• All grants are for one (1) year only, beginning Fall Term, 2026 and ending with Summer Term, 2027.
• Checks for college and university students will be mailed to their chosen Financial Aid office by mid to late July, 2026.
• All grants are for the purpose of defraying costs of tuition and books at any post-secondary educational or vocational institution of the applicant’s choice. It must offer acceptable Technical/Health/Academic programs leading to certificates, associate and baccalaureate degrees. In addition, grant monies can be used to purchase required computers through the school purchase program.
• Grants are not based on personal need or high scholastic achievement, but rather on the evaluation made by the Committee as to his/her potential for success in attaining career goals.
• All unused grants or portions thereof must be returned to the Pensacola Interstate Fair, Inc.
• Grants, may not be transferred from one college to another during year of eligibility.
• Finalists will be selected during the fourth week of April, 2026.
• All grants adhere to the provisions of the Equal Opportunities Act. Applications must be submitted no later than April 3, 2026. Please call Jamie McDonald at (850) 944-4500 for further information.