Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Program

The Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Program is a collaborative effort between the Friends of the California State Fair, the California Exposition & State Fair, the California State Fair Agricultural Advisory Council, the Ironstone Concours D’Elegance Foundation, and Blue Diamond Growers.
This program seeks to motivate well-rounded, high academic achievers and provide financial assistance for their post-secondary education.

Eligibility:
Thank you for your interest in the Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Program. The Friends of the California State Fair offers 12 categories of scholarships with varying eligibility requirements. Applicants may apply for only ONE scholarship category of their choice per year. Applicants must meet all of the criteria for a specific scholarship to be an eligible candidate. The eligibility requirements differ based on the specific scholarship so please double check your eligibility status before selecting a scholarship. Scholarships and eligibility requirements are listed on the Categories tab of this application. All scholarships have the 3 requirements listed below in addition to Scholarship-specific requirements. To be eligible for any of the awards you must:

Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 although some scholarships require a higher GPA
Plan to attend a California college in the Fall of 2025 and Spring of 2026
Be a California resident with a valid ID