2025 Eleanor Burton Scholarship Application Form

Eleanor Burton Scholarship Application

The guiding principles of the Fauquier Co. Fair Scholarship Program are to promote educational programs that incorporate high ethical standards, integrity, and consistent educational growth and achievement. One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded, provided the criteria is satisfactorily met and the evaluation committee deems applicant is worthy.
Who is eligible for the Eleanor Burton Scholarship?
- Any graduate of a Fauquier County public or private school or a Fauquier County resident, who is an incoming college freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior in good standing
- and will be no older than 22 as of July 1, 2025.
- Has a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
- Must be enrolled in or will attend a higher education institution within the next calendar year (2-year or 4-year universities).
- Cannot be a past winner of this scholarship.
Section A: PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email Address*
Home Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Parent or Guardian Name(s) and Home Address, if different from above:*
Section B: FAUQUIER CO. FAIR PARTICIPATION

List in chronological order all areas of participation and any awards you may have received during your involvement with the Fauquier Co. Fair.
For example: fair participant, contestant, exhibitor, or volunteer in any aspect of the fair.*
Section C: Educational Experience
High School*
Graduation Date*
Class Rank (if applicable) and Number of Students in Class*
Grade Point Average* out of a possible Total Grade Point Average*
College or Technical School (if you start college in Fall 2025, please write N/A in the following fields)*
Expected Graduation Date*
Grade Point Average* out of a possible Total Grade Point Average*
Upload a copy of your most recent transcript (unofficial is acceptable) or report card.

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Section D: LEADERSHIP

List school and youth organizations in which you hold or have held membership.
Please include dates of involvement, positions held, and the size and scope of your involvement.*
Section E: COMMUNITY SERVICE

List areas of volunteer or community service participation.
Please include the name of each organization, dates of involvement, positions held, and the size and scope of your involvement.*
If you ran out of space in Sections B, D, or E, please upload a separate Word document detailing your involvement below.

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Section F: ESSAY

Upload the required documents below. On your essay, please include your full name and date in the upper right corner of the page.
ESSAY (300 words or less) - How has your involvement with the Fauquier Co. Fair enriched your life?

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LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Please list two adults (not related to you) who would recommend you for this scholarship and upload their letters of recommendation below.
Reference 1 Name*
Recommendation Letter 1*

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Reference 2 Name*
Recommendation Letter 2*

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Section G: SIGNATURE

I hereby state that the information submitted herewith is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that I solely have completed this application.
Signature*

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Date*

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2025 Eleanor Burton Scholarship checklist:
- Completed application and essay. Additional pages may be attached for section B-Fauquier Co. Fair participation, section D-Leadership, and section E-Community service.
- Upload a copy of your most recent (unofficial is acceptable) transcript or report card.
- Include two letters of recommendation from an adult not related to you.
The application will not be placed into consideration if any item is missing at final due date.

All entries must be submitted no later than July 1, 2025. No late entries will be accepted.

Upon receipt of a tuition bill, the successful candidate will receive a check made payable to the college, university, or school that he or she will be attending. If you have any questions, you may contact Erin Burton at 540-219-6474 or burton.erinm@gmail.com.
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Eleanor Burton Scholarship Application

Section A: PERSONAL INFORMATION

Section B: FAUQUIER CO. FAIR PARTICIPATION

Section C: Educational Experience

Section D: LEADERSHIP

Section E: COMMUNITY SERVICE

Section F: ESSAY

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Section G: SIGNATURE