May 21-25, 2026

Scholarship Applications

2026 scholarship information

Sacramento County Ag Foundation Scholarship

Directions

The Scholarship will be awarded to two high school seniors who enroll in college or other post graduate training.

There is only 1 way to apply for this scholarship. You must fill out the attached PDF and email the completed form to sacagfoundation@outlook.com.

For any questions, you can email sacagfoundation@outlook.com

The Foundation has developed scholarships that are awarded to seniors who will enroll in college or other post graduate training.

To apply for the scholarship, a student must:

  • Have a high school cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better.
  • Be planning on attending a college or other postgraduate program.
  • Be planning to start school in the fall semester following graduation.
  • Submit their high school transcript with the application.
  • Submit to the by the Sacramento AG Foundation via email sacagfoundation@outlook.com by MAY 1. Only email application will be accepted.
  • Be available for an interview, if needed.
  • Have an animal qualify for the Junior Livestock Auction in the year awarded.
 
Recipients of the scholarship must meet the following criteria in order to receive the scholarship money:
  • After enrollment in college a copy of the first semester course schedule must be sent to the Sacramento AG Foundation via email showing enrollment in a minimum of 12 units. Upon receipt of the course schedule, half of the scholarship money will be released.
  • To receive the balance of the scholarship money, the recipient must: Send a copy of the first semester grades to Sacramento AG Foundation via email indicating completion of 12 units with at least a 2.0 grade point average. Send a copy of the second semester course schedule to the Sacramento AG Foundation showing enrollment in at least 12 units.
  • If any of the requirements are not met, the scholarship will be forfeited.

 

When submitting this application, be sure to:

  •  Submit the application typewritten, including this signed page as the cover sheet.
  • Include a copy of high school transcripts.
  • Submit to the Sacramento AG Foundation office by May 1, 2026 via email. No late applications will be accepted!!

Application

There is only 1 way to apply for this scholarship.

You must fill out the PDF Application below and email the completed form to sacagfoundation@outlook.com.

2026 Online Scholarship Application

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Part 1: History of Applicant’s Projects at the Sacramento County Fair.

In 300 words or less, please chronologically list all 4-H, FFA or other fair related activities. Please provide a brief summary of the project planning and the lessons learned from your experience, be it successful or otherwise. Why do you participate in the fair?

Part 2: History of Applicant’s Community Involvement.

In 300 words or less, chronically list your community involvement starting with your most recent activities. Examples include: church, community, school, scouting, etc.

Part 3: Essay

In 750 words or less, How does the Sacramento County Fair stay relevant to the community? Why is it important for fair attendee’s to learn about agriculture? How can livestock exhibitors educate fair attendees?