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LEAD Scholarships Available to Walworth County Fair Exhibitors
Application DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 14
UNION GROVE — Community State Bank is pleased to announce its fourth annual LEAD Scholarship Awards, presented to Walworth County Fair exhibitors who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to service and leadership in their communities.
The awards are based on CSB’s principles of Leadership, Expectation, Achievement and Dedication (LEAD). Applicants are assessed by their commitment to community involvement, future aspirations, fair participation and lifelong learning.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Applicants must be a registered exhibitor at the 2026 Walworth County Fair.
Applicants must be Class of 2027 high school seniors or post-secondary education students (university, college, technical) enrolled in the 2026-27 academic school year.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must provide a written essay (500 words or less) or video (3 minutes or less) highlighting on ONE of the following items. The application deadline is September 14, 2026.
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.
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?
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.
To apply, click the link above and submit required information. This year’s recipients will be notified this fall and featured in a story published at CSB.bank.
Eleven area students were awarded 2025 scholarships totaling $8,500. Those students were Caylah Boldt, Payton Bunger, Aubrey Gahns, Madison Kegley, Wyatt Nixon, Ben Reed, Sarah Reed, Emily Schmidt, Mariah Stewart, Ava Stone and Emma Syverson.
Community State Bank has proudly served the communities of Southeast Wisconsin since 1898. They are a locally owned and operated community bank, headquartered in Union Grove, Wis. For more information, visit CSB online at CSB.bank.