2025 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

The Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction awards $55,000 in scholarships to Wisconsin State Fair livestock exhibitors.

The Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation will offer $55,000 in scholarship awards in 2025:

One $5,000 scholarship
Three $3,000 scholarships
Seven $2,000 scholarships
Twenty-Seven $1,000 scholarships

These scholarships recognize the achievements of Wisconsin State Fair Junior Livestock exhibitors and assist them with their educational expenses.

Eligibility Requirements:

Individuals must be between the ages of 17-19 as of January 1st, 2025.
Individuals must be a current or past junior livestock exhibitor who has exhibited beef, sheep, swine and/or goats at the Wisconsin State Fair.
Individuals must pursue a post high school education and be enrolled or planning to enroll in a University, Vocational/Technical School or University short course.
Only one scholarship will be awarded per individual.

Scholarship Procedure:

All applicants must complete and submit a Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation scholarship application online to be submitted no later than Friday, April 18, 2025.
38 recipients will be chosen from the applications received by the scholarship committee. The top 11 finalists will interview for the top awards. These are one-time scholarships.
Applications will be judged on the following basis:
1. State Fair participation
2. Leadership activities
3. Scholastic achievement
Each of the top 11 finalists will be interviewed on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 to determine the top scholarship winners. Interview dates and times are subject to change based on Wisconsin State Fair schedule.
The top candidates will receive the scholarships regardless of species exhibited.
Winners will be recognized at the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction on Wednesday, August 6th, 2025.
The scholarship will be paid to students after receiving a copy of the class schedule for the 2025 fall semester, which must be received by September 1, 2025.
The Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation reserves the right to adjust scholarship distribution based on the number of qualified entries received.

For More Information Contact: Kristi Lange: kristinl32086@gmail.com, Ali Klatt: allisonluety@gmail.com, Emma Wedig: emmalasco15@gmail.com or Taylor Schaefer: tschaefer00@gmail.com.

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2025 Scholarship Application

First Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Address

Phone Number

Parent/Guardian:

How did you hear about this scholarship?

College Intentions

Name of University, Vocational/Technical School, or University short course in which you have been accepted or are attending:

List your intended major or focus area:

State Fair Participation

List the years and projects you've exhibited at Wisconsin State Fair. Then describe how your experiences at the Fair have impacted you. (Response should be no more than 400 words.

What is your favorite Wisconsin State Fair food, and why?

Leadership Activities

4-H Club Member Years

FFA Club Member Years

4-H Offices Held

FFA Offices Held

Other Agriculture Youth Group Membership (name):

Other Agriculture Youth Group Member years:

Other Agriculture Youth Group Offices Held

Honors and Awards Received in 4-H/FFA/Other Agriculture Youth Groups

Additional Leadership Experiences, Extracurricular Activities and Honors

How do you demonstrate your passion for agriculture through activities and experiences?

Educational Background & Scholastic Achievement

High School Attended

Date of Graduation

Rank in Class:

Size of Class:

Why are you seeking higher education and how will this scholarship benefit you?

Additional Information

Transcripts - Attach current transcripts of your grades.

Transcripts

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Attach transcripts of your grades.

Recommendations - Letters of recommendation from two (2) individuals, arranged for by the applicant, should be attached. Letters must not be from immediate family members.

Letter of Recommendation 1

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Letter of Recommendation 2

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Attach transcripts of your grades.

Applicant Picture - Upload a current picture of you either exhibiting your livestock project or working with your livestock project. Photo upload is optional, and photo will be used by the Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation for social media.

Applicant Photo

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Apply online and attach letters of recommendation and transcripts,

no later than 11:59 pm CST on Friday, April 18, 2025.

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