Maryland State Fair Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by Maryland State Fair

Introduction The Maryland State Fair is awarding three $2,000 scholarships to Maryland youth: - A $2,000 F. Grove Miller Memorial Scholarship for Maryland residents who are enrolled in a four-year college, other postsecondary institution, or a trade school. - A $2,000 Marlin K. Hoff Memorial Scholarship for Maryland youth who have carried a dairy project at the Maryland State Fair and intend to pursue a certificate, associate, or bachelor’s degree. - A $2,000 Kinsley Construction Scholarship for Maryland students currently working toward a postsecondary degree in pre‑veterinary medicine or large animal veterinary medicine. Selection will be based on Fair participation, academic performance, leadership, career goals, and demonstrated financial need. Eligibility - Applicants must be permanent Maryland residents who participated in the 2025 Maryland State Fair or an earlier year. - Candidates must be enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, a four‑year college, another postsecondary college, or a trade school. Proof of enrollment must be submitted to the Maryland State Fair Office by August 1 of the academic year the scholarship is awarded. - These scholarships are open to students entering freshman through senior years of college. - Applicants may submit applications for all three scholarships, but a candidate may receive only one (1) Maryland State Fair scholarship in the same year. - Over time, a student may receive up to two (2) Maryland State Fair–sponsored scholarships (for example: two F. Grove Miller awards or one F. Grove Miller and one Marlin K. Hoff), but not more than one award in a single year. - Each scholarship covers one academic year only. - Applicants should review each scholarship’s specific eligibility requirements before applying. Award Presentations (2026) - The F. Grove Miller Scholarship and the Kinsley Construction Scholarship will be presented at the Maryland 4‑H/FFA Judging Awards Program on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Cow Palace. - The Marlin K. Hoff Scholarship will be presented at the Maryland State Fair Holstein Futurity on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Cow Palace. How to Apply - Access the scholarship application forms via the links provided on the Maryland State Fair website (see links below). - Submit your completed application and all requested supporting documents by 11:59 PM on June 1, 2026 for each scholarship you apply for (F. Grove Miller, Marlin K. Hoff, and Kinsley Construction). - Direct any questions to [email protected]. Include the name of the scholarship you are applying for (F. Grove Miller, Marlin K. Hoff, or Kinsley Construction) in the email subject line. Note: Carefully check each scholarship listing for any additional or program‑specific eligibility details.