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New York State Association of
Agricultural Fairs
and
New York State Showpeople’s
Association
2013
Scholarship Application
The NYSAAF and 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
or the NYSSA and who plan to attend (or already attend) college
in pursuit of a degree. The fair where you have been active or
the NYSSA must endorse your application and will submit it for
you. Our website
www.nyfairs.org
offers a complete list of our member fairs.
New York State Association of
Agricultural Fairs Applicants:
Applications submitted through the NYSAAF should be submitted to
your local fair. Applicants may submit only one application.
New York State Showpeople’s
Association Applicants:
Applications submitted through
the NYSSA should be submitted to: Sarah McAndrew, Secretary
NYSSA, 1107 Downer Ave, Utica, NY 13502 Applicants may
submit only one application.
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 a degree. Application is open to all
applicants regardless of your field of study. However,
additional consideration may be given to those applicants
pursuing a degree in a field related to agriculture, fair
management or the outdoor amusement business. All are
encouraged to apply.
Awards
Up to ten
$1,000 scholarships will be awarded for 2013.
Eligibility
Applicant must
be in his/her senior year of high school in New York State or be
a New York State resident already attending college and planning
to pursue or already pursuing a degree at an accredited
institution of higher learning.
Deadline
Student must submit his/her
complete application to the member fair or the NYSSA by the
second Friday in April.
Scoring
Applications
will be judged on the following criteria:
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Essay
Citizenship &
leadership
Fair/Outdoor Amusement Business
participation Field of study
(related to fields listed above)
Presentation of
application
Academic
achievements
Total |
15%
25%
30%
5%
15%
10%
100% |
Click here for application *(pdf)
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