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2026 CSB LEAD Scholarship Award

Thank you for applying for the 2026 LEAD Scholarship Award presented by Community State Bank!

Please complete the information below to submit an application. All applicants will be contacted prior to the Buyers Appreciation Dinner in September.

Application Deadline: September 14, 2026
All applications must be received no later than Monday, September 14, 2026.
1.Applicant Info(Required.)
2.Are you a graduating high school Senior or post-secondary education student enrolled in a four-year or technical college program for the 2026-2027 academic year?(Required.)
3.School Information(Required.)
4.Are you an exhibitor at the 2026 Walworth County Fair?(Required.)
5.What are you showing?(Required.)
6.What service or volunteer activities have you participated in? Please include the activity, the associated organization, years involved, awards or accomplishments earned, and leadership positions held.(Required.)
Essay Submission

Please provide a written essay (500 words or less) or video (3 minutes or less) discussing ONE of the following prompts:

1. Fairs are where generations of community members gather. Describe a specific tradition or exhibit at the Walworth County Fair that preserves our local heritage and inspires the next generation.

2. Volunteering and hard work are the backbone of the fair. Reflect on a personal experience where you dedicated your time to a community or agricultural project and explain how it shaped your character and future career goals.

3. As an ambassador for our agricultural roots, what is one message you would share with youth to bridge the gap between urban living and rural farming?

7.Written Application Submission
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8.Video Application Submission - Please provide a link to your video application below:

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