TheNYSAAFandNYSSAoffer an annual scholarship program which is available to students who currently are (or have previously been) active in a fair that is a member of theNew York State Association of Agricultural Fairs or part of a business that is a member of theNew York State ShowPeople's Associationand who plan to attend (or already attend) college in pursuit of a degree.
The NYSAAF Agricultural Awareness program provides support to the local County Fairs to showcase New York’s best in agriculture and livestock.
Each year the program goal is to make funds available to fairs to create exhibits or facility improvements that support agriculture during their annual events. These funds enable the local fair to present something about New York agriculture with an emphasis on education and product promotion in the local area. With the support of the people, the local fair is the showcase.
2026 ONLY: All fairs are eligible for $2000.
Fairs eligible for $1700 this year are as follows:
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