All youth who have exhibited a livestock animal at the N.C. State Fair are eligible to apply for the 2022 N.C. State Fair Youth Livestock Scholarships and Farm Credit of N.C. Premier Scholarship, regardless of breed, class or show placement. Showmen and previous showmen are encouraged to apply for scholarships each year they are enrolled at an institute of higher learning at a minimum of 9 course hours per semester, including community colleges and technical schools.
Completed applications are due to the N.C. State Fair Office or postmarked by 5:00 p.m. on March 1, 2022.
Selection Criteria Selection of scholarship recipients will be determined by a 100-point system as outlined below:- 60 points – N.C. State Fair Junior Livestock experience resume-see attached.
- 10 points – Academic Achievement (include copy of current transcript)
- 15 points – Typed essay (up to 500 words)- Topic: Reflect on a time when someone questioned or challenged you for showing Livestock. Maybe it was teacher that didn't want you to miss class, or an animal rights activist that challenged your behavior. How did you respond and why?
- 15 points – General Resume: Other involvement including extracurricular activities, academic honors, other livestock activities, etc.
Return Completed Application Packet To: N.C. State Fair - Attn: Livestock Office – 1010 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1010
Must be postmarked by March 1, 2022. If you have questions, please contact Neil Bowman at neil.bowman@ncagr.gov
Applications can be downloaded at: 2022 NC State Fair Livestock Scholarship Application_
