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 2022.

A news release says applications should be submitted to the Missouri State Fair and must be postmarked by February 1, 2022. Applicants must submit an original copy of their application and three additional copies.

These scholarships are possible thanks to the gracious contributions of many individuals and companies supporting Youth in Agriculture. A total of 46 scholarships amounting to $77,500, the largest amount ever, will be awarded:
• One $5,000 S. Wayne Yokley Platinum 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; and
• 40 $1,500 scholarships sponsored by Youth in Agriculture supporters.

Applicants must be high school seniors, active members of Missouri 4-H or FFA or have participated at least once as a 4-H or FFA exhibitor at the state fair.

You can access the application by going to this link <https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/YIA-Scholarship-Final.pdf>.