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Here's the 2026 application for Friends of the Dixon May Fair. The deadline to submit is March 1, 2026. Or download the application from Dropbox at https://tinyurl.com/mwnn29vu.
FRIENDS OF DIXON MAY FAIR
P.O. Box 242, Dixon CA 95620
DONNIE & TOOTIE HUFFMAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2026
The Friends of Dixon May Fair have established the Donnie & Tootie Huffman Scholarship Program for 2026. Funds to support the Scholarship Program are generated from “Friends” volunteer activities in support of the Dixon May Fair. This year a total of nine scholarships will be available: one at $8,000.00, one at $5,000.00, one at $4,000.00, three at $3,500.00, one at $1,500.00 and two at $1,000.00 each. When developing your application packet, please be specific to your category of choice.
Eligibility/Application Requirements
1. Must be enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in a four-year accredited college or university, an accredited community college, or an accredited trade school, in an agricultural-related field.
2. Agricultural-related fields include majors and options such as, but not limited to, agricultural and resource economics, agricultural business, agronomy and range science, agricultural science, agricultural systems management, animal science, avian sciences, bio-resource and agricultural engineering, plant protection science, dairy science, entomology, earth sciences, environmental horticultural science, environmental design, environmental management and protection, landscape architecture, food science, environmental toxicology, forestry and natural resources, fruit science, soils and biogeochemistry, agricultural education and communication, home economics, environmental resource sciences, agribusiness, pomology, animal science, vegetable crops, nematology, earth and soil sciences, plant pathology, food science and nutrition, wildlife and fisheries biology, horticulture and crop science, pest management, natural resources management, child, family and consumer science, viticulture and enology, atmospheric science, and hydrologic science.
3. Must have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 or be a student in good standing.
4. A personal statement of no more than two typed pages (double-spaced) must accompany your application. Please indicate why you are pursuing your desired career and what you hope to accomplish.
5. A copy of your transcript (accumulative and current) must accompany this application.
6. Final applicants may be required to participate in a formal interview with the Scholarship Committee.
7. Each application packet must include:
a. Friends of Dixon May Fair application form
b. Personal statement
c. Copy of your transcript (accumulative and current)
d. Two current letters of recommendation on letterhead stationery containing name, address, phone number and email and personally signed by such person.
(One must be from a professional educator)
e. Any student forging or copying and submitting old recommendation letters will automatically be disqualified.
Note: Each packet must include: 1 set of originals and 1 set of copies of each of the required forms. (TWO sets total) Only an official “Friends of Dixon May Fair” application will be accepted (NO exceptions to this requirement). Applications may be printed from the web site, https://www.facebook.com/FriendsoftheDixonMayFair.
Note: Only complete packets will be considered.
8. Application packets and all their contents become the property of Friends of Dixon May Fair.
9. Scholarships of $8,000.00, $5,000.00, $4,000.00 & $3,500.00 will be awarded to 4-year college or university student categories. Scholarships of $1,500.00 and $1,000.00 will be awarded to community college student categories.
10. Applicants must be a resident of Solano County (FFA, 4-H or Grange experience desired, but not mandated) for this agricultural-related scholarship.
11. Continuing scholarship winners can re-apply up to 4 times.
12. Completed application packets must be postmarked no later than 5:00 P.M. on March 1, 2026. Mail to: Scholarship Committee, Friends of Dixon May Fair, P.O. Box 242, Dixon, CA 95620.
For further information, write to Friends of Dixon May Fair, P.O. Box 242, Dixon, CA 95620, visit Friends of Dixon May Fair page, https://www.facebook.com/FriendsoftheDixonMayFair or call Carrie Hamel at 530-219-8090.
PLEASE NOTE: All scholarship checks will be paid directly to the recipient upon receipt of proof of enrollment. All monies may be used only for tuition, fees, books, materials and supplies, housing and meals purchased on campus.
Recipients will be notified first by mail after April 15, 2026 and will be announced at the Dixon May Fair Appreciation Dinner.
Scholarship Categories
1a. Agricultural students currently in high school and planning to enter a four-year accredited college or university as an agricultural student in the fall of 2026.
1b. Agricultural students currently in high school and planning to attend an accredited community college as an agricultural student in the fall of 2026.
2a. Agricultural students currently enrolled in a four-year accredited college or university and having successfully completed 12 units of coursework.
2b. Agricultural students currently enrolled in an accredited community
college and having successfully completed 12 units of coursework.
This program seeks to motivate well-rounded high academic achievers in pursuit of their careers and life goals in the areas of agriculture. Preference will be given to individuals with broad personal, civic, and academic experience. Applicants will be evaluated based on scholarship, personal commitment and goals established for his/her field, leadership potential, civic accomplishments, chosen field and qualifications for category entered.
DONNIE & TOOTIE HUFFMAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
FRIENDS OF DIXON MAY FAIR
P.O. Box 242, Dixon, CA 95620
Application must be filled out according to eligibility/application requirements on Page 1.
Application packets must be postmarked NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON March 1, 2026, AND MAILED TO SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE, FRIENDS OF DIXON MAY FAIR, P.O. BOX 242, DIXON, CA 95620.
Applicant’s Name ________________________________________
Date of Birth ____________________________
Permanent Address _________________________________________________
City___________________ State______ Zip _____________
Telephone __________________ Email address _______________________________________________
Name of high school you graduated from and your year of graduation or high school you will graduate from this year______________________________________________
What career/vocation do you plan to pursue? _________________________________________________
List college or school you are planning to attend and have been accepted to or are currently attending.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING FINANCIAL NEED SECTION:
Father/Mother/Guardian’s name _______________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Number of children or dependents, including applicant, living at home ____ List of ages ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
How many children, including applicant, will be attending college next fall? _________________________________
State your parent or guardian’s present occupations:
Father’s (Guardian’s) occupation ______________________________________________
Mother’s (Guardian’s) occupation _______________________________________________
What do you estimate will be the total cost (including room, board, transportation, books, tuition, etc.) of your college or training next year?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Applicants are eligible for only one category. Please check one:
Note: Top qualifier in either Category 1a or 2a will be awarded the “Donnie Huffman Presidential Scholarship Award” of $8,000.00. The “JoAn Giannoni Scholarship Award” of $5,000.00; the “Ester Armstrong Memorial Scholarship Award” of $4,000.00 and the “Joe Gates Memorial Scholarship Award” of $3,500.00 will be awarded to the second, third and fourth highest qualifiers.
Top qualifier in either Category 1b or 2b will be awarded the “Jack Hopkins Scholarship Award” of $1,500.00.
1a. ____ Agricultural students currently in high school and planning to enter a four-year accredited college or university as an agricultural student in the Fall of 2026. This category will be granted a $3,500.00 scholarship.
1b. ____ Agricultural students currently in high school and planning to enter an accredited community college as an agricultural student in the Fall of 2026. This category will be granted a $1,000.00 scholarship.
2a. ____ Agricultural students currently enrolled in a four-year accredited college or university and having successfully completed 12 units of coursework. This category will be granted a $3,500.00 scholarship.
2b. ____ Agricultural students currently enrolled in an accredited community college and having successfully completed 12 units of coursework. This category will be granted a $1,000.00 scholarship.
College/University you will be attending in Fall 2026: ________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Degree/certificate you plan to obtain: ________________________________________________
Desired occupation (e.g., high school agriculture teacher and FFA advisor, dairy farm management, pomology researcher, agribusiness management, etc.).
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
How did you learn about this scholarship?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
I have read and understand the Eligibility and Application Requirements of this Scholarship Program. I have included TWO (2) complete sets of the application and required documents.
Applicant’s Signature: _____________________________ Date ____________________________________________
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