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Bethlehem Fair Scholarship Foundation

Bethlehem Fair Society Inc

Foundation Annual Agriculture Grants

Funding Amount

Over $20,000 annually (multiple scholarships)

Deadline

Expected ~April

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
April 1, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: April

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Eligible organizations

  • Graduates of local high schools
  • Participation in school and community activities

Geography

  • Selection based on

Other requirements

  • Academic achievement
  • Participation in the Bethlehem Fair as a volunteer
  • Special Award: The Paul L.
  • Johnson Scholarship

Overview

The Bethlehem Fair is the major sponsor of The Bethlehem Fair Scholarship Foundation, which awards more scholarships than any other fair in Connecticut.

Award Amount: Over $20,000 in scholarships awarded annually to multiple recipients

Geographic Scope: Connecticut; available to graduates of local high schools

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Graduates of local high schools
  • Selection based on:
    • Academic achievement
    • Participation in school and community activities
    • Participation in the Bethlehem Fair as a volunteer

Special Award: The Paul L. Johnson Scholarship

  • Awarded in memory of the fair's founder
  • For graduates majoring in agri-business or home economics

Contact Information:

  • Bethlehem Fair Scholarship Committee
  • P.O. Box 488
  • Bethlehem, CT 05751
  • Phone: 203-266-5350
  • Email: office@bethlehemfair.com

Organization Type: The Bethlehem Fair Society Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Instructions:

  1. Download the scholarship application from the website
  2. Complete the application form
  3. Gather supporting documents
  4. Submit application and supporting documents to:
    • Bethlehem Fair Scholarship Committee
    • P.O. Box 488
    • Bethlehem, CT 05751

Application Deadline: April 1st

For Questions or Information:

  • Contact the fair office at 203-266-5350
  • Email: office@bethlehemfair.com

What Bethlehem Fair Society Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2020 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2020
1
Total given
$20K
Median grant
$20K
  • By dollars: Connecticut 100%. Top recipient cities: Bethlehem, CT.

Example grants

  • Bethlehem Fair Foundation · Bethlehem, CT

    Scholarships

    $20K

IRS Form 990, 2020. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Agriculture

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