Warren County Fair Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $500

Awards Available: 6

Award Deadline: Mar 1, 2026


The Warren County Fair Scholarships are sponsored by:

  • Sam’s Amusements
  • Warren County Fair Indemnity Fund
  • Warren County Fair Board Members
  • Others TBA

Scholarships Offered:

  • $500.00 Awards

Requirements:

  • High School Senior from a Warren County High School
  • Reside in Warren County
  • Be a member of Warren Co. 4-H or FFA
  • Must be starting at least two two-year or higher program
  • Family members of WCF Board are eligible to apply

Evaluation Criteria:

  • Overall Application Quality (grammar, spelling, completeness) 10 points
  • Field fo Study (explanation of study plans) 5 points
  • Extra-Curricular throughout High School (involvement) 5 points
  • Questions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (quality of response) 10 points each
  • Two letters of recommendation 5 points each

Submission Instructions:

  • Applications are due March 1st
  • Applications can be printed and mailed to: Warren County Fair Scholarship Committee, 701 West 2nd Ave, Indianola, IA 50125 OR may be emailed to jo@warrencofair.com.
  • Typed applications are preferred but not required.
  • Questions: Please type your answers to the questions below. All questions should be answered in one document. Please type each question word-for-word as a subheading above each of your answers.
    • State the reason for your decision to study in your anticipated field of study:
    • Extra-Curricular Activities throughout High School:
    • How has the Warren County Fair influenced you and your family?
    • What have you learned from participating in the Warren County Fair?
    • How have you supported, encouraged, or participated in the Fair in the past 4 years?
    • What is the role of the Warren County Fair in the community?
    • What are the key strategies for the Warren County Fair to remain successful in the future?
    • How many years have you exhibited at the Warren County Fair (livestock/static)?
  • Letters of recommendation: Attach 2 letters of reference/recommendation. Letters can be from a teacher, 4-H or FFA leader, minister, etc.

Scholarship winners will be notified by mail to attend the Pre-Fair Picnic for recognition. A letter will be mailed to the winner on November 1st, requesting information to facilitate the payment of the check for the second semester of enrollment. The check will be sent directly to the school as soon as the information has been received in the Fair office.

The committee reserves the right not to award scholarships.

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