Centennial Scholarships
2010 Northwest Washington Fair
$1,000.00 Centennial Scholarships
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Northwest Washington Fair, we announced a Centennial Scholarship Program in February, 2010. It is the Northwest Washington Fair’s intent to celebrate this special occasion by awarding $1,000.00 centennial scholarships to
The scholarship award may be used in any field of study at any accredited institution, including four-year universities/colleges, community colleges, and vocational/technical schools. The funds will be awarded after the student successfully completes the first full-time grading period. The award must be used by December 31, 2011.
PRESS RELEASE - June 7, 2010
$1,000.000 Scholarships awarded to celebrate NW WA Fair Centennial Year!
The Northwest Washington Fair has announced the award winners of its 2010 Centennial Scholarships of $1,000.00 each. The recipients of the scholarships submitted applications and went through a 30 minute interview process. Two Whatcom County high school seniors have been selected: Elizabeth Kayser and Sarah Kircher.
Elizabeth Kayser, Lynden, is a 2010 Lynden High School graduate with a 3.47 gpa, and has participated in many Fair activities. She enjoys showing dairy cattle. Her future plans include attending Western Washington University and majoring in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Political Science.
Sarah Kircher, Ferndale, a 2010 graduate of Windward High School in the Ferndale School District, has a 3.93 gpa. Kircher has been a beef cattle exhibitor and is busy in many community service endeavors. Her higher education plans include becoming a critical care veterinarian.
Scholarship applicants were selected based on the five core values of the Fair: Youth, Community, Agriculture, Education, and Entertainment. The selection process began in February and concluded in late May.
The Northwest Washington Fair is proud to support the youth of our community. Establishing the Centennial Scholarship program in February, 2010, is one way the Fair is celebrating its 100th Birthday year.