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 news release says applications should be submitted to the Missouri State Fair and must be postmarked by February 1, 2021.

Applicants must submit an original copy of their application and three additional copies.

A total of 40 scholarships amounting to $68,500, the largest amount offered, will be awarded: one $5,000 platinum scholarship; one $2,500 supreme scholarship; four $2,500 supreme scholarships; and 34 1,500 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 (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.

The application form can be found on the Fair’s website.