State Fair of West Virginia Scholarship Now Online

LEWISBURG, WV (10/14/2016)(readMedia)-- Applications for the 2017 State Fair of West Virginia Scholarship program are now available online. In association with corporate, civic and individual contributors, and with support from the State Fair Endowment, five, four-year scholarships for up to $1,000 a year will be awarded to individuals who have participated in one or more of the following areas at the State Fair:

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

2. Equine Programs - State Fair's Open Horse Show or Junior Horse and Pony Show.

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

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

For 2017, all State Fair Scholarship applications and supporting documents must be completed online by January 13, 2017.

Applications are available online at www.statefairofwv.com. Feel free to call the State Fair Office at 304-645-1090 for more information or questions.

The State Fair of West Virginia, with a $13.8 million dollar economic impact on West Virginia, is a 501 © 3 non-profit corporation committed to the traditions of agriculture, family entertainment, and education. For more information visit www.statefairofwv.com.