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 Scholarship. 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.
Leah Carter of Walnut Grove is one of 22 recipients.
The Minnesota State Fair Scholarship program 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 2025-26. 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.
