Youth In Agriculture Scholarship Application Deadline Nearing

The Missouri State Fair reminds Missouri high school seniors who are graduating in 2023 that applications for Youth in Agriculture scholarships are available until February 1st.

One $5,000 Wayne Yokley Platinum Scholarship, one $3,500 Sharon Topliff Scholarship, five $2,500 supreme scholarships, and forty-eight $1,500 scholarships will be awarded by the Youth in Agriculture Committee.

The application forms can be found on the Missouri State Fair’s website.

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

Applicants must be high school seniors, 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.