Scholarship Program

Good Character, Attendance, and Discipline

Five (5) $5,000 Crosby Fair and Rodeo Scholarships will be awarded to seniors who have attended Crosby High School for four years. Unlimited number of scholarships can be given at the discretion of Crosby Fair and Rodeo, if necessary. The recipients should be registered at college, and have a record of good character, attendance, and discipline. Recipients must have exhibited livestock, sewing/crafts, foods, or ag mechanics projects in the Crosby Fair for two years during their four years of high school. All applicants must compose a 250 word or less essay relaying how Crosby Fair and Rodeo has had an impact on their life.

Recipients will be selected and all eligible applicants will be ranked by the Crosby High School Scholarship Committee.

Terms:

1. Limited to students with the goal of obtaining a Bachelor degree from a 4 yr institution.
2. $625 for each semester for four years.
3. First semester proof of registration
4. Subsequent semesters proof of registration and copy of past semester grades presented to Mr. Rick Larkin for approval.
5. Approval of the Fair Association Scholarship Committee can be used for summer school.
6. In the event that the student drops out or fails out of school, any unused portion of this award reverts back to the Fair Association.
7. In the event that a recipient changes degree plan from 4 years to a 2 year plan the proceeds will be stopped.
8. Recipients must maintain a minimum of 12 hrs. per semester, and a minimum GPA of 2.0. Failure to meet the guidelines will result in one semester probation.
9. Any scholarship winner who graduates in four years from a college or university with a degree and chooses to continue their education, upon notification to the Crosby Fair and Rodeo MAY be considered for future scholarship funds. In order to be considered you must present proof of a minimum GPA of 3.25 to the Crosby Fair and Rodeo scholarship committee. You will also be required to submit proof of registration to an accredited college or university graduate program.
10. Any special case not covered by these rules will be ruled on by the Board of Directors.