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ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota State Fair has long been invested in the educational endeavors of young adults involved in agriculture and/or from greater Minnesota and is pleased to announce the 25 recipients of the Minnesota State Fair Youth Scholarship and Trade Scholarships. The fair is committed to offering scholarship opportunities to deserving youth based on their leadership and achievement in youth agriculture programs, as well as their involvement in the local community.
The 22 recipients of the 2025 Minnesota State Fair Scholarship are:
The three 2025 Minnesota State Fair Trade Scholarship recipients are:
The Minnesota State Fair annually awards up to 22 scholarships of $1,000 each. These scholarships are available to rural youth or those enrolled in an agriculture program in 2024-25. In addition, $2,000 scholarships are awarded to people of any age entering a skilled trade career or furthering their training. Since its inception in 1994, more than $600,000 has been awarded. The Minnesota State Fair Scholarships are funded by the Minnesota State Fair Foundation.
The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and best-attended expositions in the world. Showcasing Minnesota’s finest agriculture, art and industry, the Great Minnesota Get-Together is 12 Days of Fun Ending Labor Day. The State Fair is financially self-supporting and does not receive government appropriation. Follow along on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X and TikTok @mnstatefair for year-round updates. The 2025 Minnesota State Fair is Aug. 21 through Labor Day, Sept. 1. Visit mnstatefair.org for more information.
—Minnesota State Fair
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