Editor’s Note: This version of the story corrects the year in which seniors must be graduating to be eligible for the scholarship.

(SEDALIA, Mo.) – The Missouri State Fair Foundation Youth in Agriculture scholarship application is now available online at Missouri State Fair.

The scholarship is for Missouri High School seniors graduating in 2016. Applications should be submitted to the Missouri State Fair and must be postmarked by Feb. 1, 2016.

“These scholarships are possible thanks to the gracious contributions of many individuals and companies,” said Youth in Agriculture Committee Chairman Wayne Yokley in a written statement. “One $5,000 platinum scholarship sponsored by Youth in Agriculture supporters, one $2,500 supreme scholarship sponsored by Sydenstricker John Deere of Missouri/Sydenstricker Angus Genetics, and 30 $1,500 scholarships sponsored by Youth in Agriculture are being offered.”

Applicants must be high school seniors and active members of 4-H or FFA. Eligible scholarship applicants must plan to enroll in an accredited Missouri college or university and pursue a degree in agriculture. Applicants must also have participated at least once as a 4-H or FFA exhibitor at the Missouri State Fair. However, applicants cannot have sold livestock in a past Missouri State Fair Sale of Champions auction.

Missouri State Fair scholarships are funded through Youth in Agriculture sponsors and buyers of the livestock sold during the annual Sale of Champions. The sponsors and buyers list is available online. A portion of each animal’s sale price is allocated to the scholarship program. The Missouri State Fair Foundation also provides significant support of the scholarship program through fundraising efforts including the Governor’s Ham Breakfast.

For more information, call the Missouri State Fair at 1-800-422-3247 or e-mail questions to mostatefair@mda.mo.gov.