Scholarships

AWARDS

The Association of Connecticut Fairs, Inc. awards three (3) scholarships of $1,000.00 each to a graduating high school senior or a current college student to assist them with their education at an accredited institution of higher learning.

• One (1) $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior or college student who will be pursuing a course of study in agriculture, family consumer science, or a related field during the next school year.
• One (1) $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior or college student who will be pursuing a course of study in any field during the next school year.
• One (1) $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior or college student to be chosen at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee.

RULES

Association of Connecticut Fairs, Inc. Scholarship Rules & Guidelines

1. Eligibility:
   • Applicants must be a high school senior or a current college student.
   • Applicants must be or have been an active participant in a member fair of The Association of Connecticut Fairs, Inc.
2. Application Submission:
   • All applications must be submitted online using the designated form.
   • Students can save their application and required documents within the online system to work with their Fair Secretary or 4-H Representative as needed before final submission.
   • Applicants must provide the contact information of a Fair Secretary or 4-H Representative as a reference for verification purposes.
3. Deadline:
   • Completed applications must be submitted online by May 30 of the given year.
4. Application Requirements:
   • All required fields on the application must be completed to be considered.
   • Applicants must submit a high school or college transcript. If needed, an official transcript may be requested for verification.
   • Contact information for a Fair Secretary or 4-H Representative must be provided within the application. If needed, we will reach out for questions.
5. Scholarship Awards:
   • Scholarship recipients will be notified prior to July 1 of the given year.
   • Scholarships will be awarded at the Association of Connecticut Fairs, Inc. Annual (Fall) Meeting, typically in November. Attendance is encouraged but not required.
6. Judging Criteria:
   • Fair Participation: 50%
   • Scholastic Standing: 10%
   • Essay: 30%
   • Citizenship & Leadership: 10%
   • The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to withhold an award if no applicant adequately meets the criteria.
7. Promotion & Support:
   • Member fairs are encouraged to promote the scholarship through fair meetings, local events, newspapers, and school guidance offices.
   • Fair Secretaries and 4-H Representatives should assist students in understanding and completing the application process.

Note: We appreciate your feedback and patience as we transition to this new online system.

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIR - 2025