The State Fair of Virginia Scholarship Program is a scholarship program offered by the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation in partnership with the State Fair of Virginia. The program is designed to support Virginia students who are pursuing a career in agriculture or a related field. The scholarship provides up to $5,000 in funding for selected students to cover educational expenses such as tuition, fees, books, and other educational supplies. Recipients are chosen based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, community involvement, and an essay on their future plans in the field of agriculture.
To be eligible for the State Fair of Virginia Scholarship Program, applicants must be Virginia residents who are high school seniors, high school graduates, or current undergraduate students pursuing a degree in agriculture or a related field at an accredited college or university.
Applicants must also be members of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation or the child of a member of the Federation. Membership is open to anyone who supports the mission of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation, which is to promote agriculture and rural Virginia.
The State Fair of Virginia Scholarship Program is an excellent opportunity for Virginia students who are passionate about agriculture to receive financial support and recognition for their academic achievements and community involvement. The program provides recipients with the resources and support they need to pursue their academic and career goals in agriculture and make a positive impact on their communities and the state of Virginia.
