The application period for the Missouri State Fair and the Youth in Agriculture Scholarships remains open until January 21st. A total of 62 scholarships amounting to $103,500, the largest amount ever, were awarded in 2024. The Committee will accept applications from Missouri high school seniors graduating in 2025. Requirements for eligibility include:
- Must be an active member of Missouri 4-H or FFA
- Must have participated at least once as a 4-H or FFA exhibitor at the Missouri State Fair
- Student must enroll immediately following graduation from high school at an accredited community college, college, or university.
The application form can be found on the Fair’s website.