Exhibitor/Participant Scholarship

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Written By Charlotte Waterson

Organization: Don Diego Scholarship Foundation – Click here to apply

Application Deadline: 04/15/2025 (Midnight)

Overview: The Exhibitor/Participant Scholarship is a financial award recognizing high school seniors and graduates who have previously participated in a competitive exhibit department or as an entertainer at events hosted at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, including the San Diego County Fair, Del Mar National Horse Show, or other equestrian events at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and Horsepark.

Key Information:

  • Location: San Diego County, CA

  • Modality: Scholarship opportunity

  • Compensation: Up to $10,000 in awards for college, trade school, or vocational education

  • Time Commitment: Application due by midnight on April 15, 2025

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a high school student applying for or accepted at a college

  • Must have participated prior to the application year in: A competitive exhibit department at the San Diego County Fair, Special events entertainment at the San Diego County Fair, The Del Mar National Horse Show, and Other equestrian events at the Del Mar Fairgrounds or Horsepark

  • Scholarships are awarded in the following categories: 4-H, FFA, Employee, Exhibitor/Participant

  • Junior Livestock Auction (JLA) Scholarships available for 4-H or FFA students

  • Vocational Education Scholarships available for students pursuing an AA/AS degree or certificate at a community college or accredited trade school

  • Spanjian Family Scholarship ($5,000) awarded to an outstanding recipient

  • Scholarship funds must be used within four years

Charlotte Waterson
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