Scholarship Application

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Scholarship Application

Erie County Agricultural Society & Erie County Fair Scholarship Application

Deadline to submit is April 15th, 2026.
Submissions are being accepted online only.
Please read all the below information carefully. Call 716-649-3900 or email scholarship@ecfair.org with any questions.

How To Apply:
• Download the application

- Open the file in Adobe Acrobat where you are able to type in your responses

- Once you have completed filling out the application, save as a PDF

- Important: Make sure to fill in the section of the application that asks for the last four digits of your phone number. It is located in the top right portion of each page.

Click here to access the application

• If you are a senior in high school, you will need to provide a copy of your most recent grades.
• If you are a college student, you will need to provide a copy of your grades from the fall 2025 semester.
• Fill out the form below and upload your completed application and copy of your grades. The form below must be filled out on a laptop, desktop or tablet. It is not compatible with mobile devices.
• Hand written applications will not be accepted

Eligibility:
• Any High School senior or college student through their junior year.
• Applicants are NOT limited to New York residents.
• Applicants must show participation in the Erie County Fair or Erie County Ag Society Sponsored activities.

Essay Topics
You will type your essays in the application you downloaded under the "How To Apply" section above.
Applications submitted without the following essay questions completed will not be considered.

• Personal Narrative
Please select one of the three choices listed below and in a maximum of 250 words please type an essay based on your choice. **Please do not provide any identifying information such as your first or last name or any family member names.** Points will be deducted for misspellings and poor grammar.

If you had 5 minutes with a group of elementary students, what is one agriculture misconception you would correct – and how would you explain it in a way they would remember?
In a changing world, why do county fairs still matter? Describe their value to agriculture, youth development and community – then suggest one way our fairs could evolve while staying true to their purpose?
Scholarships are investments. How will you make the most of this opportunity, and what will you do to “pay it forward”?

• Financial Information
In no more than five sentences, why do you believe you need, or should receive, financial assistance, such as an Erie County Agricultural Society Scholarship to attend the University/college of your choice? This should include details about family situations such as: care of family members, medical situations, family financial burdens and/or how important it will be for you to work while in college. Please do not provide any identifying information such as your first or last name or any family member names.

Personal Information

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

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Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Postal Code

Phone Number

( ) ###-####

Date of birth

MM/DD/YYYY

Parent/Guardian

Are you a US Citizen?

Yes
No

Yes

Are you a dependent of a service member?

Yes
No

Yes

If yes, please choose from the dropdown below:

If no, choose N/A

Submissions

Application Must be saved as a PDF

Grades Must be submitted as a PDF

Last 4 digits of your phone number

This is for identification purposes.

Photo Upload

Please upload 5 photos of yourself, including one headshot.
Photos can show you participating in Erie County Fair or ECAS activities whether that’s agriculture, music, competitions, or other programs, and may include pictures of you when you were younger. These should help tell your story over time. No selfies, please.

These photos will only be used if you are selected as a recipient. They will not be shared with the judges and will not impact the judging process.

If you're having issues uploading your photos, email them to scholarship@ecfair.org.

Photo Upload Max file size is 5 MB

By checking the Terms & Conditions you are agreeing that all submitted information is true. If you are a senior in high school, you provided a copy of your most recent grades. If you are a college student, you provided a copy of your grades from the fall 2025 semester.

I agree to the terms and conditions
*

Any incomplete application submitted will not be considered or returned for correction. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all information is correct and complete prior to submitting. Absolutely no follow up or updates will be allowed once submitted.

Please Double Check:
• The application has been filled out in its entirety
• Spell check and proper grammar
• All essays have been completed and you provided the last 4 digits of your phone number in the top right portion of both essays
• Grades are submitted

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