2026 Livestock Scholarship

2026 Livestock Scholarship

Funder: Oakland County 4-H Fair Association (funded by proceeds from Large Animal Auction)

Geographic Scope: Oakland County, Michigan

Award Amount: $500 scholarship

Overview:
This scholarship is for youth who have exhibited livestock at the Oakland County Fair and are continuing their education or livestock exhibition. Preference is given to applicants pursuing agricultural or related fields.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a graduating high school senior continuing education at accredited institution or trade school, OR a college student continuing to exhibit livestock at the Oakland County Fair
• Must have exhibited beef, sheep, swine, goat, or calf project at the Oakland County Fair for a minimum of three calendar years (including year of application)
• All questions on application must be answered
• A candidate may win this scholarship only ONE time
• Must be willing to schedule personal interview with selection committee

Required Materials

• Completed application (all questions must be answered)
• Letter of recommendation from 4-H leader or livestock industry professional (not a relative)
• Letter of recommendation from person other than relative
• Copy of all college transcripts; high school graduates must include all high school transcripts

Selection Criteria

Applications judged on: 1. Fair participation 2. Leadership 3. Citizenship 4. Scholastic standing

Preference: Given to applicants pursuing agricultural or related fields

Important Dates

• Application deadline: June 1, 2026
• Interviews: In-person (all applicants will be contacted to schedule)
• Winner selection: By Livestock Scholarship Committee based on application, recommendations, transcripts, and interview

Contact Information

• Email: info@oakfair.org
• Phone: 248-634-8830
• Address: 12451 Andersonville Road, Davisburg, MI 48350

Note: The scholarship committee reserves the right to not issue a scholarship if no applicant fulfills the requirements.