The Ohio State Fair Scholarship Application is due by Sunday, May 15, 2022.
The applicant must be a high school junior or senior or a graduate continuing their education at an accredited institution in an under graduate course of study. They must reside in the State of Ohio and must have been both eligible to be a participant in the Junior Fair (not older than 19 years of age as of January 1, 2022) and must have served as an active participant in both the Ohio State Fair Junior Division and their local county fair.
All questions on the application form must be answered to be considered for an award. High school and/or college transcript must be attached, along with copies of ACT and/or SAT scores. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Applications will be judged on the following basis:
- 25% Scholastic Standing
- 20% Citizenship and Leadership
- 25% Ohio State Fair Participation
- 20% County Fair Participation
- 10% Essay
Applicants may be required to be interviewed at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee.
Previous winners are eligible to compete, as long as they meet the above requirements.
Scholarship winners will be notified by July 27. All scholarships will be awarded during the Sale of Champions at the Ohio State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 7.
The Hall of Fame Scholarship will be awarded during the Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame Luncheon on Thursday, August 4.
Completed applications must be postmarked by May 15, 2022. You can find the application as well as more details HERE.