Austin County Fair Memorial Scholarship
Since 1993, The Austin County Fair Association has been awarding Memorial Scholarships in memory of deceased directors and deceased spouses of directors. The Fair Association takes pride in awarding scholarships to the youth of Austin County for all their hard work they put towards their 4-H and FFA projects. To continue raising scholarships, the Austin County Fair works hard all year long preparing for the Summer Music Fest, the County Fair and other projects that help support the scholarship fund. Funding is also made possible through generous individuals in our community and memorial dedications of deceased supporters of the Austin County Fair Association.
In addition to the Fair Memorial Scholarship, the Austin County Fair Association offers the opportunity for seniors to apply for the Harold Luhn Memorial Scholarship, the C.W. and Lillie Brandes Memorial Scholarship, the Ed Michalke Memorial Scholarship and the Judy Tiemann Memorial Scholarship.
- Sarah Mahlmann $3500 Bellville High School
- Connor Neumann $3500 Bellville High School
- Allison Babaylon $3000 Bellville High School
- Brian Sifford $3000 Bellville High School
- Molly Dittert $3500 Sealy High School
- Rayann Rabius $3500 Sealy High School
- Mark Banaccorso $3000 Sealy High School
- Jordan Murray $3000 Sealy High School
- Paige Schultz $3000 Sealy High School
- Erin Kovar $3500 Brazos High School
- Savanah Kovar $3500 Brazos High School
- Colten Mayo $3000 Brazos High School
- Kyle Nieman $3000 Brazos High School
Harold Luhn Agricultural Memorial Scholarship
Since 2009, the Austin County Fair Association has been awarding the Harold Luhn Agricultural Memorial Scholarship in memory of Harold Luhn. Harold was an active member of the Austin County Fair Association since 1989. In 2003, Harold was elected President to the Austin County Fair Association for a 3 year term. His countless hours of volunteerism were always for the betterment of the Austin County Fair Association. He believed that the youth of Austin County would forever be our future. The Harold Luhn Agricultural Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a qualified recipient that will pursue a course of study in the field of agricultural. This scholarship will be given in memory of Harold Luhn through an endowment funded by Chuck and Rita Scianna in the amount of $3,500.
Connor Neumann $3500 Bellville High School
C.W. and Lillie Brandes Agricultural Memorial Scholarship
The Austin County Fair Association will award three C.W. and Lillie Brandes scholarships in the amount of $3,500 each to well deserving qualified recipients who pursue a course of study in the field of agriculture. C.W. Brandes, with the support of his wife, Lillie; have been involved with the Austin County Fair Association since the early 60’s. In 1960, Charlie Brandes was elected president of the Fair Association and served a 2 year term. In 1963 he was elected Vice President and served a 1 year term and then was reelected president in 1964. He held the office as president until 1977. In 1978, Charlie Brandes became Fair Manager and held that position until his retirement in 1995. Shortly after his retirement, the entertainment center was named in his honor. The C.W. and Lillie Brandes scholarship is endowed by their granddaughter, Tracey and her husband Jim O’Neil.
Brennan Barndes $3500 Sealy High School
Kelseye Craft $3500 Sealy High School
Molly Dittert $3500 Sealy High School
Ed Michalke Memorial Scholarship
The family of Ed Michalke will award one scholarship in his memory. Ed Michalke was a longtime supporter and friend of the Austin County Fair. Ed started working with Austin County 4-H and FFA students in the mid 1960’s. He served in many county and District 4-H leadership roles and was on the board of directors of the Austin County Fair for over 20 years. He is now considered an Honorary Lifetime Member of the Fair Association. In 2000, he was selected to be the parade marshal for the 73rd Austin County Fair. Ed Michalke was a familiar face for well over 30 years serving as security for the fair. His contributions and legacy to the Austin County Fair will always be remembered.
Molly Dittert $500 Sealy High School
Judy Tiemann Memorial Scholarship
The family of Judy Tiemann will award one scholarship in her memory to a calf scramble participant. Judy served on the board of directors with the Austin County Fair Association from July 1997-July 2006. Judy was the founder of the Austin County Fair Calf Scramble in 1990; retiring in 2010. Judy was able to run over $20,000 in donations through this program to help the kids of Austin County start their own beef herd. Many showmen looked up to her for her guidance and knowledge that she had of the beef industry. Judy was an honorary member of the Texas Jr. Maine Anjou Association, Texas Club Calf Association and Washington County Fair Beef Commission. She also received the Leader of the Year Award for the Austin County 4-H Club. The calf scramble to this day continues to be successful because of her hard work, determination and drive to help the youth of Austin County. Judy passed away in August of 2011 from a lengthy illness. It is the hope of her family and the Fair Association that through this scholarship her legacy be kept alive and she will never be forgotten.
Connor Neumann $1000 Bellville High School
Texas Fair and Events Education Foundation Scholarship
Graduating seniors may also apply for the TAF & E (Texas Association of Fairs and Events) scholarship. The TAF & E Scholarship application is available on the Austin County Fair website; www.austincountyfair.com, in the fair office or through the Counselor’s office at the area high schools. Please note that the TAF & E Scholarship applications are due in the Austin County Fair office no later than April 13, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. The Scholarship committee will chose one qualified application from Austin County and submit it to TAF&E with a letter of recommendation. The TAF&E scholarship is valued at $2,000.