The following is a news release from the Eastern Idaho State Fair and Butler Amusements.
BLACKFOOT — In keeping with its decade-old tradition of supporting outstanding high school seniors, the Eastern Idaho State Fair, in partnership with Butler Amusement, Inc., announced six finalists who have been awarded a $1,000 scholarship to the college of his or her choice. This scholarship fund has awarded over $60,000 to deserving college-bound teens since its inception eleven years ago.
A six-member scholarship committee had the difficult task of selecting winners out of the numerous worthy applicants.
“We were amazed at the quality of applicants this year. We are proud to see so many outstanding local students and look forward to seeing them succeed in the future,” said President George Hamilton.
The six finalists were picked based on past years’ experience in FFA or 4-H along with their personal and professional goals, honors, activities, community service and financial need. The winners, in no particular order, are: Kylee Finn, Jefferson; Hailey Hampton, Butte; Alex Jolley, Teton; Riley Kofford, Bannock; Jordan Fielding, Bingham; Connor Grover, Clark. The scholarship winners have been invited to attend a special luncheon with the Eastern Idaho State Fair Board of Directors and staff on Friday, April 22, to receive their awards.
This scholarship is open to graduating seniors from the surrounding 16 counties. The EISF encourages those interested in the 2017 scholarship to enter this year’s fair as a 4-H or FFA member to qualify.
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