Scholarship
Scholarship Awards
Supporting Lee County Graduates
Each year, the Lee County Fair Board awards several $500 scholarships to deserving graduating seniors from Lee County.
This scholarship is designed to recognize students who have been involved with the Lee County Fair and are continuing their education after high school.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Attend a school in Lee County
- Have at least a 2.0 GPA
- Plan to attend a two-year or four-year college or a vocational school
- Be a 2026 high school graduate
- Have some type of involvement in the Lee County Fair
What to Submit
Your application must include all of the following items to be considered:
- The completed 2026 Scholarship Application & Questionnaire
- Two letters of reference (from non-relatives such as a teacher, counselor, employer, friend, or community member)
- An official high school transcript
- Additional pages may be attached to answer questions more completely (please limit extra pages to five).
Application Deadline & Submission Details
Postmarked by: March 25, 2026
Applications must be mailed to:
Lee County Fair Board
Attn: Scholarship Committee
PO Box 179
Donnellson, IA 52625
Applications delivered in any other manner will not be considered.
Volunteer Commitment
If selected, recipients indicate they would be available to volunteer a minimum of 8 hours at the 2026 Lee County Fair or Night of Mayhem 2026.
How Winners Are Announced
Scholarship winners will be announced at individual schools during their spring awards programs.
Questions?
If you have questions about eligibility or application requirements, please contact the Lee County Fair Scholarship Committee.