4-H & FFA Golf Scholarships

The California Mid-State Fair has announced that it will be offering twelve (12) project scholarships for 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors who will be participating in the 2010 Fair. There will be six (6) $250.00 scholarships awarded in the 4-H division and six (6) $250.00 scholarships awarded in the FFA division. The scholarships are open to active members, in good standing, of a 4-H Club or FFA Chapter in San Luis Obispo County.

In addition to submitting a completed application form, 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors interested in applying for a scholarship must have been a livestock exhibitor at the 2009 California Mid-State Fair, write a one (1) page essay on “What experiences I have gained from exhibiting livestock at the California Mid-State Fair that will help me in the future?” and provide two (2) letters of reference. Applicants will be evaluated based on enthusiasm for and commitment to their livestock project, community involvement, participation in livestock and agricultural-related activities, and financial need.

Applications must be submitted to the California Mid-State Fair Office no later than Thursday, July 8th. Application forms are available at the Paso Robles Event Center Administration Office at 2198 Riverside Avenue in Paso Robles and on-line at www.midstatefair.com.

The Scholarship Fund has been established through the net proceeds of the Annual 4-H and FFA Golf Classic, now in its 13th year. This year’s tournament, presented by Weyrick Lumber will be held Sunday, July 18, 2010 at the Hunter Ranch Golf Course.

For more information please contact the Paso Robles Event Center Administration Office at (805) 239-0655. The 2010 California Mid-State Fair runs July 21, 2010, through August 1, 2010. This year’s theme is “Endless Summer Fun.”

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