Scholarship Information

Each Year , the Howard County Fair Association offers scholarships to qualified individuals to assist with their educational expenses.  This year, up to six $2,000.00 scholarships will be awarded.  The Fair Association hopes that the scholarship recipients will some day return to the Fair as volunteers.

Eligibility Criteria

1.  Applicant must be or have been a member of the Howard County 4-H program, and must have participated in the Howard County Fair.

2.  Applicant should be directing their education toward agriculture, home economics, or a related field such as; plant or animal science, business, consumer affairs, child development, economic biochemistry microbiology, veterinary science, and trade school.

3.  Applicant must be at least a current junior in high school.

4.  Previous winners cannot apply

5.  The scholarship will be paid directly to the recipient's college, university or trade school.  If the winner is not currently enrolled in a college, university or trade school, the money will be held up to three (3) years, at which time it will revert to the Howard County Fair Association, Inc.

6.  The decision of the Scholarship Committee is final.

Judging Criteria

• Citizenship, leadership and achievement based on 4-H records (50%)
• Fair involvement and leadership (30%)
• Grades (15%)
• Future Plans (5%)
   

How to Apply

•  A completed application form, current official sealed transcript of grades, and a head/shoulder photograph must be submitted.  All application material will be returned.

• Applicants must attach a copy of their most recent Summary Form, 4-H Story, and their 4-H Resume.  If these records are out of date, they may be updated with an attachment.  Applicants may also attach evidence of community or school recognition.

• Applications must be delivered to the Howard County Fair Office no later than 6:00PM on Saturday August 11, 2007 - the last day of the Howard County Fair.  Scholarship winners will be announced at the Annual Howard County Fair Stockholders, Dinner held in October.

Application Form (Word Doc)
Application Form (PDF)
Scholarship Information (Word Doc)

Contact Information:
Scholarship Committee Chairpersons
Charlie & Jacky Rupp
410-442-2008

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