2021 NYSAAF Scholarship Program

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The New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs annual scholarship program is available to students who are New York State residents, who currently are (or have previously been) active in a fair that is a member of the NYSAAF and who plan to attend (or already attend) college in pursuit of a degree.  Applications can be found at www.nyfairs.org.  The fair where you have been active must endorse your application and will submit it for you.  

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Purpose
To provide financial assistance to those high school and college students who have been active in their local fairs and who intend to pursue or who are pursuing a degree. Application is open to all applicants regardless of your field of study. However, additional consideration may be given to those applicants pursuing a degree in a field related to agriculture, fair management or the outdoor amusement business. All are encouraged to apply.

Awards
Up to ten (10) $1,000 scholarships to be awarded for 2021. Plus one $500 scholarship from the Fair Mangers Association.

Eligibility
Applicant must be in his/her senior year of high school in New York State or be a New York State resident already attending college and planning to pursue or already pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher learning.

Deadline
Student must submit his/her complete application to the member fair by the FIRST Friday in April.