New Scholarship Will be Awarded!!!

"Charles Inman Honorary Scholarship" Award

Education is one of the main objectives of the Georgia Association of Agricultural Fairs. Many children get there first up-close look at farm animals when they see the livestock and agricultural displays at their local fair. From this they learn where their meat, poultry, pork, milk, cheese and eggs come from. They see the field crops or growing gardens on display and learn that the vegetables they eat come from the earth, not the refrigerator or cans. Live bee demonstrations show us where we get honey. A lot of exotic animal shows that appear at fairs today not only entertain but also provide information on the problems these animals are having in their natural habitats. From these exhibits guests gain new insights to the world around them.

The Georgia Association of Agricultural Fairs, takes education a step further through it's scholarship program to help high school seniors pursue an education in a related field.

In an effort to recognize the quality youth of Georgia, and to help those interested in furthering their education, the Georgia Association of Agricultural Fairs has established the Charles Inman Honorary Scholarship Program. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist a high school senior who is continuing their education at an accredited institution in an undergraduate course of study in any field.

The scholarship, sponsored by Dixieland Carnival Company LLC will be awarded annually and applicants will be judged on Scholastic Standing, Citizenship and Leadership, Community Service, Local Fair Participation and Financial Need.

RULES

1. The applicant must be a high school senior. They must reside in the State of Georgia, and must have been an active participant in a Local or State Fair in some capacity. They must be nominated by a current GAAF member fair.

2. All questions on the application form MUST be answered to be considered for an award. High School transcript MUST be attached.

3. Applications will be judged on the following basis:

  • Scholastic Standing 25%
  • Citizenship & Leadership 20%
  • Community Service 25%
  • Local or State Fair Participation 25%
  • Financial Need 5%

4. In addition to the application form and transcripts, the applicant must submit an essay of 1000 words or less with the topic of "What A Fair Means To Me". The essay must be type written with #12 "times roman" font, double spaced and submitted in a separate sealed envelope attached to the application form.

5. Scholarship forms and documentation is due no later than December 1st each year. Recipients will be notified by January 1st. Scholarship will be awarded via personal or mail presentation and award recipient will be recognized at the annual Georgia Association of Agricultural Fairs Convention in Atlanta in January.

Click on the link below to download the application...

Charles Inman Honorary Shcolarship Nomination Form

Please mail completed applications to:

Charles Inman Honorary Scholarship Award Committee

Georgia Association of Agricultural Fairs

Post Office Box 414 Calhoun, Georgia 30703

Completed applications must be postmarked by December 1st each year

*The Scholarship Committee reserves the right not to issue a scholarship if no applicant fulfills the requirements.