SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
South
Florida Fair College Scholarship
Agriculture Committee
College Scholarship
College Scholarship Fund Information Fact Sheet
Must be submitted no later than October 15, 2007
(Fact Sheet - Application
- Check List)
Our purpose is to encourage young people, who might
not otherwise have an opportunity, to pursue a college
education. These awards will be made annually. They
may be renewed each year, upon request and receipt of
a current transcript, for a maximum of three (3) succeeding
years by approval of the Scholarship Commitee.
The South Florida Fair and Palm Beach County Expositions,
Inc., will award the following scholarships to qualified
applicants selected by the Scholarship Committee:
Amount of
Scholarship
|
Number
Awarded
|
Terms of Scholarship Award |
$
4,000
|
1 |
1/4 payable each
year, over four years. Scholarship must be used
within a 5-year period from date of award. |
$
2,000
|
2 |
1/4 payable each
year, over four years. Scholarship must be used
within a 5-year period from date of award. |
$
1,000
|
4 |
1/4 payable each
year, over four years. Scholarship must be used
within a 5-year period from date of award. |
$
1,000
|
1 |
* Lump sum
payment. Paid in full the first year with no renewal
in succeeding years. |
$
1,500
|
1 |
* Lump sum
payment. Paid in full the first year with no renewal
in succeeding years. |
$
2,500
|
1 |
* Lump sum
payment. Paid in full the first year with no renewal
in succeeding years. |
Criteria:
1. Applicant must be a permanent resident of Florida
and reside in one of the counties served by the South
Florida Fair (Broward, Hendry, Martin, Okeechobee or
Palm Beach).
2. Additional credit will be given if the applicant is or has been a participant
in the South Florida Fair’s activities. This may be in judging events,
exhibits, or any other activity acceptable to the Scholarship
Committee.
3. The scholarship must be used at, and must be paid to, an accredited institution
of higher education approved by the Scholarship Committee.
4. The award will be presented during the annual South Florida Fair in January.
5. Membership in 4H or FFA is NOT required.
6. The selection committee may require a personal interview with the applicant.
7. Advertising and promoting agencies, sponsors and their immediate family members
and/ or
those living in the same household are ineligible to apply.
8. Two (2) Essays are required as follows:
Essay No. 1: “Why I would like to win this scholarship.” - (200 words
or less)
Essay No. 2: “My educational experience at the South Florida Fair” or
another topic
pertaining to the Fair. - (200 words or less)
9. Two (2) letters of recommendation on your behalf are required.
CLICK
HERE to download Application Form & Check List
Mail Entries To:
Scholarship Committee - South Florida Fair
P.O. Box 210367, West Palm Beach, FL 33421-0367
For information, please call: (561) 790-5245
IMPORTANT:
This book is intended for Fair Exhibitors, not those
only attending the Fair. Current information about
the
2008 Fair can be found elsewhere on this website including
attractions, daily schedules, new features, and ticket
ordering information.
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