Apply For A Scholarship

Download the scholarship application packet above. Read the instructions carefully.

It is a fillable PDF Form. When you open it on your computer you can type directly into the form from your computer, but you must do a SAVE AS function-to save it as a different file name and especially file location (i.e. desktop or separate folder)

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

1. Application packet must be received by the Fair no later than Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:59 pm
2. This form and all supplemental items are to be submitted electronically attached to an e-mail in a single pdf attachment.
3. Include the form and named supplemental items as a single pdf attachment.
4. Subject line: SFF College Scholarship Application.
5. Name the attachment: ScholarshipPacket-LastName-FirstName (ex. ScholarshipPacket-Smith-John).
6. E-Mail entries to Scholarships@southfloridafair.com

Please note: incomplete or unsigned packets will be disqualified. Screenshots of the application will NOT be accepted.

The Avellana Family Scholarship

Paid in increments of $1,000 per year for a period of four years to the educational institution. For a student in financial need and in good academic standing.

The Bonlarron Family Scholarship

For a student exhibiting academic excellence.

The Elizabeth Gilbert Bowling Family Scholarship

For a student pursuing a degree in nursing.

The Burkhardt Family Scholarship Fund

For a student exhibiting academic excellence.

The Congressman Mark Foley Scholarship for Agricultural Studies

For a student pursuing a degree in Agricultural Studies.

Kahlert Family Scholarship

For a student exhibiting academic excellence.

The Kelsey-Naylor Family Foundation, Inc.

Paid to a student in the Glades area (Belle Glade, Pahokee, South Bay)and exhibiting academic excellence.

Palm Beach County Farm Bureau & Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau

For a student exhibiting academic excellence. Paid in full the first year to the educational institution. No renewal. Applicant must be pursuing a degree in the field of Agriculture and will be awarded to a student in Palm Beach County.

Performance NAPA Scholarship

For a student pursuing a degree in Agricultural Studies.

The Virginia Pruitt Fine Arts Scholarship

For a student pursuing a degree in fine arts.

The William H. Pruitt Scholarship

For a student exhibiting academic excellence.

RC Hatton Farms Scholarship

For a student pursuing a degree in Agricultural Studies.

The Vymlatil Family Scholarship

For a student in financial need and in good academic standing.

Past Chairs of the South Florida Fair Board Scholarship

For a student exhibiting academic excellence.

The Dr. J. Montague Cook Scholarship

For a student in financial need and in good academic standing majoring in Humanities.

The Latin Quarter

For a student exhibiting academic excellence.

Additionally, a minimum of fifteen (15) scholarships are also available for students exhibiting academic excellence.