NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL FAIRS
and
NEW YORK STATE SHOWPEOPLE'S ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The NYSAAF and the NYSSA offer an annual scholarship program which is available to students who are New York State residents, who currently are (or have previously been) active in a fair that is a member of the NYSAAF and who plans to attend (or already attends) college in pursuit of a degree in agriculture or fair management.  The fair where you have been active must endorse your application and will submit it for you.  Our website www.nyfairs.org offers a complete list of our member fairs.

 Purpose

To provide financial assistance to those high school and college students who have been active in their local fairs and who intend to pursue or who are pursuing higher education in an agricultural or fair management-related field.

 Awards

Up to six $1,000 scholarships will be awarded annually.

 Eligibility

Applicants must be in his/her senior year of high school in New York State or be a New York State residents already attending college and plan to pursue or are already pursuing a degree in an agricultural or fair management-related field at an accredited institution of higher learning.

Deadline

Students must submit his/her application to the member fair by the second Saturday in April.

 SCORING

Applications will be judged on the following criteria:

Essay                                                   15%

Citizenship & Leadership               25%

Fair Participation                               30%

Field of Study (Ag Related)               5%

Presentation of Application            15%

Academic Achievements                 10%

Total                                         100%

*Click here for application* (pdf)

 

Instructions Make sure that you complete the entire application according to directions.  Return it to your local fair by to the date indicated.  The selection committee is looking for well-rounded applicants and will base their decisions on a variety of criteria, including: academics, community service and fair participation, as well as the overall appearance of your application.  The application has been formatted so that you can complete it online.  However, do not email it to us.  You must submit a hard copy of your application to an official of your sponsoring fair for endorsement.  You may add additional pages as necessary.