Presented by Friends of the California State Fair
The Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Program is a collaborative effort between the Friends of the California State Fair, the California Exposition and State Fair, the California State Fair Agricultural Advisory Council, the Ironstone Concours Foundation, Blue Diamond Growers and Western Fairs Association. This program seeks to motivate well-rounded, high academic achievers.
The 2020 application deadline was March 12, 2020. Please check back for scholarships awarded.
Click below for more information on the 14 Scholarship Categories, Requirements, and FAQ.
History of the Gala and Scholarship Program
The Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Program was initiated in 1993 as a collaborative effort of the Friends of the California State Fair, the California Exposition & State Fair and the California State Fair Agricultural Advisory Council. The Gala dinner sponsors, ticket buyers and our live and silent auction sponsors, provide a majority of the funding for the scholarships.
Each year, the Friends of the California State Fair Student Scholarships help our state’s most promising students achieve their goals and realize their dreams by granting scholarships to a broad range of academic studies. They are presented to college students and graduating high school seniors who exhibit academic excellence, leadership potential, civic accomplishments and a strong sense of personal commitment to continuing their education.
“We’re committed to celebrating California’s best youth,” said Friends of the California State Fair Executive Director Harry Moos. “The Friends of the California State Fair are honored to provide a program that offers more than $46,000 annually to some of California’s finest young people. We appreciate the role our annual Gala has in providing much deserved financial support to several outstanding students.”
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