News release

Blackfoot, ID (January 30, 2017) – The Eastern Idaho State Fair, in partnership with Butler Amusements, Inc., is pleased to offer six $1,000 scholarships to 2017 graduating seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Over the last twelve years these scholarships have been available, more than $60,000 has been awarded to local students.

In order to qualify, applicants must have participated in the 2016 Eastern Idaho State Fair as a 4-H or FFA member. In addition, recipients are chosen based on personal and professional goals, student activities, community service, honors and awards, and financial need. Students in the following counties of the 16 County District Fair are encouraged to apply: Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Bonneville, Butte, Caribou, Clark, Custer, Franklin, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison, Oneida, Power, and Teton.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday, March 22, 2017. Applications must be mailed to the Eastern Idaho State Fair, P.O. Box 250, Blackfoot, ID 83221, or returned to the Main Office by 3pm on March 22. Please go to www.funatthefair.com for further instructions and to download applications. Call (208) 785-2480 or email cathy@funatthefair.com with any questions.

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