2010 State Fair Scholarship Applications Available

LEWISBURG, WV (01/19/2010)(readMedia)-- The State Fair of West Virginia, in association with corporate, civic, and individual contributors is pleased to announce that five scholarships are being offered to individuals who have participated in one or more of the following areas at the State Fair:

1. State Fair Junior Show includes market animals, purebred animals and dairy.

2. Equine includes the State Fair's Open Horse Show or Junior Horse and Pony Show.

3. 4-H and FFA Youth Exhibit Program includes the 4-H and FFA Underwood Youth Center.

4. Junior Dairy Show includes the State Fair Junior Dairy Show.

Applicants must be pursuing a vocational trade, associate or bachelor degree. All applicants must have participated in the junior livestock show, equine show or 4-H and FFA Youth exhibit program within the previous five (5) years.

ALL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY MARCH 13, 2010.

Applications are available online at www.statefairofwv.com or by contacting the State Fair office at 304-645-1090, email todd@statefairofwv.com or State Fair of West Virginia, P.O. Drawer 986, Lewisburg, WV 24901.

The State Fair of West Virginia, with an $8.9 million dollar economic impact on Greenbrier County, is a 501 © 3 non-profit corporation committed to the traditions of agriculture, family entertainment, and education. For more information, please visit www.statefairofwv.com.