The Northeast Florida Fair Association is proud to offer two (2) $1,000 scholarships to youth who have exhibited a desire to further their education. The purpose in offering these scholarships is to encourage growth, knowledge and assistance to students who qualify and plan to major in agriculture and other fields of study.

 

Applications are available online, www.neflfair.org, and may be mailed or sent electronically. The Scholarship Committee will review only completed packets with the application, essay and original letters of recommendation.

 

On an attached page, answer in a one page essay, “What is the significance of the Northeast Florida Fair to you?” The applicant's essay should briefly discuss the youth's background, lists of any awards or special recognition from the Northeast Florida Fair, community, high school, agricultural organizations (4-H, FFA, or other fairs). List any leadership experience with any of the above.

 

Please include at least three (3) letters of recommendation. The letters of recommendation must be the original.

 

The applicant must have been involved with the Northeast Florida Fair for a minimum of two (2) years.

 

The applicant must be a high school senior, enrolled or planning to enroll in a college, university, or technical education.

To be eligible a student must reside in one of the following counties in Florida: Nassau, Duval, Clay, Baker, or St. Johns.

 

This application, essay and letters of recommendation must be returned on or before September 1, 2025. Please return to:

Northeast Florida Fair
Association, P.O. Box 1070, Callahan, Florida 32011
info@neflfair.org

 

Scholarship funds will be awarded directly to the winners.

 

All applicants will be notified of the results prior to opening day of the Northeast Florida Fair. The scholarships will be presented at the Parade of Champions on Saturday, October 18, 2025, 4:00 p.m. The decision of the Northeast Florida Fair Scholarship Committee is final.