Scholarship Opportunity

North Carolina State Fair Youth Livestock Scholarships

Offered by North Carolina State Fair

College support for high school seniors and current college students who have exhibited in the NC State Fair's junior livestock or market turkey shows.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2026 youth livestock scholarship cycle

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineMarch 1, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be a high school senior or current higher-education student.
  • Have participated in the NC State Fair's junior livestock or market turkey shows; participation is not limited to a particular species, class or placing.
  • Confirm enrollment and repeat-award limits in the next official application packet; attendance at an NC institution is not required.

Requirements

  • Prepare an essay and information about show experience, academics and extracurricular activities.
  • The prior official checklist requested a livestock resume, transcript and two recommendation letters. Confirm the next cycle's complete checklist and submission instructions before applying.

How to Apply

  1. 1Watch the NC State Fair or NC Department of Agriculture for the next dated scholarship announcement.
  2. 2Obtain the current packet and prepare its essay, academic, activity and show-experience documents.
  3. 3Submit using the current packet's instructions; the last confirmed deadline was postmarked March 1, 2026.

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