The Missouri State Fair and Youth in Agriculture Committee are accepting applications for the Youth in Agriculture Scholarships for Missouri high school seniors graduating in 2023.

Applications should be submitted to the Missouri State Fair and must be postmarked by February 1, 2023. Applicants need to submit an original copy of their application and three additional copies.

The scholarships are possible thanks to contributions of many individuals and companies supporting Youth in Agriculture. A total of 55 scholarships amounting to $93,000 will be awarded as follows:

-One $5,000 Wayne Yokley Platinum Scholarship sponsored by Youth in Agriculture supporters,
-One $3,500 Sharon Topliff Scholarship sponsored by Youth in Agriculture supporters,
-One $2,500 supreme scholarship sponsored by Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners/Sydenstricker Genetics,
-Four $2,500 supreme scholarships sponsored by the Missouri State Fair Foundation,
-Forty-eight $1,500 scholarships sponsored by Youth in Agriculture supporters.

Applicants must be high school seniors, active members of Missouri 4-H or FFA and have participated at least once as a 4-H exhibitor at the Missouri State Fair. Students must enroll in an accredited community college, college or university.

Missouri State Fair scholarships are funded through the generosity of Youth in Agriculture sponsors, hometown supporters and buyers of the livestock sold during the annual Sale of Champions. Additional support is also provided by the Hayden Freedom Foundation, Guesa Grandstand Concessions, Walmart of Sedalia and Sarah Ellen Jesse Memorial Contributions.

An application can be found on the Fair’s website or on the following link.https://www.mostatefair.com/participate/livestock-building/youth-agriculture/?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=