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W.D. Pipkin Memorial Scholarship

GREENE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND

Foundation Annual Grants for Youth Programs

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

July 1, 2026

84 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

W.D. Pipkin Memorial Scholarship

Overview

A scholarship to remember W.D. Pipkin will be given out to a Junior Exhibitor at the Ozark Empire Fair.

    Eligibility Criteria

  • Age: Graduating high school senior at least 17 years old as of July 31, 2025, and shall not be more than 21 years old as of July 15, 2025
  • Fair Experience: Must have exhibited breeding beef cattle at the Ozark Empire Fair held in 2023 and 2024
  • Major: Must intend to major in an agriculture-related field at a two- or four-year college, university or trade school
  • One-Time Award: An applicant may receive this award one time only

    Use of Funds

    The winner of this scholarship may use the funds toward the following purposes associated with the pursuit of a post-secondary education:
  • Distribution: The funds will be distributed to the post-secondary institution upon proof of enrollment (copy of next semester's schedule) to the Ozark Empire Fair Foundation
  • Payment: The check will be issued to the student's college account

Award Announcement

The announcement of the Recipient of the scholarship will be made at the conclusion of the Open Angus Female Show at the 2025 Ozark Empire Fair.

Geographic Scope

Missouri (Ozark Empire Fair)

    Background

    Recent recipients:
  • 2024: Tory Miller
  • 2023: Ryleigh Morris, Ash Grove, Missouri

How to Apply

Application Instructions

1. Deadline: The completed application must be delivered or mailed (no faxed copies permitted) to the Ozark Empire Fair office no later than 4:00 p.m., July 1, 2025
2. Timing: If using mail or other delivery service, applicant must send forms in sufficient time so delivery can be made by the noted time
3. Completeness: Incomplete applications will not be accepted
4. Formatting Requirements:
- Do not use more space than is allotted for answers
- Do not attach other information

Contact for Submission

Ozark Empire Fair 3001 N. Grant Ave. Springfield, MO 65803 417-833-2660

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

youth-programs

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