Scholarship

The State Fair of Louisiana is proud to offer the State Fair Educational Scholarship, awarding two $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and service.

• Be a graduating high school senior for the current school year.
• Live in Region 5: Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Claiborne, Lincoln, Bienville, Red River, De Soto, Sabine, Natchitoches, Winn, or Jackson Parish.
• Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Plan to attend an accredited college, university, community college, trade school, technical school, or vocational program.
• Complete at least 10 volunteer hours at the 2026 State Fair of Louisiana.
• Applicants must submit a completed application, transcript, proof of residency, 500–1,000 word essay, two letters of recommendation, accomplishments and community service information, education/career plans, and verification of State Fair volunteer hours.

Application Deadline: October 26, 2026.