The North Dakota State Fair Foundation will be awarding six $1000 scholarships to 2022 North Dakota graduating high school seniors.  To be eligible for the scholarship a student must; be a citizen of North Dakota, have plans to enroll in an accredited post-secondary education institution or trade school, have exhibited and/or competed in 4-H and/or FFA at the North Dakota State Fair for a minimum of three years, and have been a member of 4-H or FFA for a minimum of four years.

All applicants meeting the scholarship criteria will be honored as the “North Dakota State Fair Graduating Class of 2022” at a reception during the Fair at which time the names of all candidates will be entered into a random drawing. Six $1000 scholarships will be drawn for and awarded.  Students must be present to win.

The application deadline for these scholarships in June 13, 2022.

Hess Corporation, through the North Dakota State Fair Foundation, offers eight scholarships to high school seniors who are current members of either 4-H or FFA and are pursuing secondary education or training in a career related to or in support of the oil and gas industry. This program will include three $10,000 scholarships and five $2,000 scholarships for a total of $40,000 being given to North Dakota students. The application deadline for these scholarships in March 15, 2022.

Also as part of the Hess Contribution, $10,000 in 4-H Club and FFA Chapter Grants will be available. Grants can be used for community service projects or North Dakota State Fair Participation.  The deadline for applications is February 1, 2022.