Youth in Agriculture Scholarship applications available

The Missouri State Fair and the Youth in Agriculture Committee are accepting applications for Youth in Agriculture scholarships for Missouri high school seniors graduating in 2021.
A total of 40 scholarships totaling more than $68-thousand-dollars will be awarded in 2021. There will be one $5-thousand dollar scholarship, 5 for $25-hundred-dollars each, and 34 $15-hundred dollar scholarships. Applicants must be high school seniors and active members of Missouri 4-H or FFA, and have participated at least once as a 4-H or FFA exhibitor at the Missouri State Fair. Selected students must enroll in fall and/or spring semester immediately following graduation from high school in an accredited community college, college or university in the state of Missouri. Applicants are not required to pursue a degree in agriculture, however, a five point bonus will be given to applicants pursuing a degree in agriculture during the selection process. Applications must be postmarked by February 1st. You will need to submit an original application and 3 copies. The application form can be found on the Missouri State Fair’s website.