RANDOLPH CO. FAIR SCHOLARSHIP

The Randolph County Fair Scolarship is made possible by the Scolarship Auction, held each year during the Fair. The items acutioned are generously donated by local businesses and individuals, for which we are truly greatful.

Applicants must be graduating seniors in Randolph County planning to enroll in an institute of higher education (community college, university, technical or trade college) this fall, and attend a minimum two-year course of study. This scholarship is given with the stipulation that it will be re-paid if you do not finish the two years of study. The scholarship will be dispersed to the school you will be attending, upon their request, advising us that you have enrolled. You must attend at least 60 days and maintain minimum GPA of 2.5.

The Fair Board will evaluate applicants based on participation in the County, district and state fairs; their leadership skills and community involvement, along with GPA and ACT/SAT scores. The scolarship(s) will be awarded in amounts up to $1,000 at the sole descretion of the Randolph County Fair Board.

The deadline for returning the applications will be Feb. 20, 2012. High scoring winners will be encouraged to apply to the Ark. Fair Managers Association, where a total of six additional scholarships are available.

The application form is available online. You must have the free Adobe Reader in order to fill out and print this form. You may also save this form, along with the information you have entered, to your computer. Get the form HERE!

Good Luck to all the Seniors in Randolph Co. Keep up the good work!

Please remember that we need your help to keep this program going. You can show your support of our area youth by participating in the Scholarship Auction. The sale will be Saturday, September 1st in the Show Arena after the Wood Cutting event (approximately 5:00 p.m.).

2010 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

$1,000 Winner

Todd Blissenbach

Todd is the son of James & Theresa Blissenbach. He plans on attending BRTC in the fall and receiving his basics. Then he will transfer to ASU-Jonesboro where he plans on majoring in Agriculture Education. Once he receives his Agriculture Education Degree, he plans on returning to the area of Pocahontas and teaching Agri.

2009 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
$500 Winner	$1,000 Winner

Ms. Whitney Tanner Whitney has participated in the Fair for several years and has shown that she is dependable and energetic. She can be found at our Fair helping others to both show and care for their animals. She is a member of FFA, and is the secretary of the FFA. She was Rodeo Queen one year. She will be attending B.R.T.C. for her first two years. Then she plans to attend U of A at Fayetteville to become a Veterinarian. Whitney is the daughter of Michael and Shelly Tanner. Congratulations!	Ms. Hallie Rowe Hallie has also participated in the Fair for several years, and has shown goats and horses. She has been a member of the Jr. Fair Board, participated in the Rodeo Queen Pageant, FFA officer, president of 4-H Wranglers Club, Spanish Club, Smoke Signal, Thespians and Go Green Club, Jr. & Sr. of the year, and the Hands Award for Leadership. She plans to attend Lyon College to study Psychology. She is the daughter of Denny and Charman Rowe. Congratulations!