IFFAA offers $28,000 in Scholarships to Freshmen

College-bound Iowa youth active in 4-H/FFA livestock projects may apply for up to $28,000 in scholarships available from the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement (IFFAA).

The scholarships are available to freshmen entering any Iowa two-or four-year post-secondary institution this fall. Applicants must major in animal science or a curriculum in agriculture or human sciences that is related to the animal industry, according to IFFAA spokesman Dr. Harold H. Hodson. The awards include:

• One $2500 one-year scholarship

• Six $2000 one-year scholarships

• Two $1500 one-year scholarships

• Eight $1000 one-year scholarships

• Five $500 one-year scholarships

Applications and additional information are available by visiting the Sale of Champions section of the Iowa State Fair's website at www.iowastate fair.org, or by calling 515-383-4386. Selection will be based on level of 4-H/FFA involvement in livestock project work, livestock exhibition and/or judging, scholarship, leadership and career plans. Applications must be postmarked by June 1, 2005 and should be sent to Winner's Circle Scholarship, c/o SGI, 30805 595th Avenue, Cambridge, IA 50046.

Winners will be announced during the Iowa State Fair's annual 4-H/FFA Sale of Champions on August 20, an event sponsored by IFFAA. The 2005 Iowa State Fair, "America's Favorite Fair," runs August 11-21. Ranked the #2 2004 summer fun spot in America by USA Weekend. For more information call 800-545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

The IFFAA is a non-profit organization of individuals and corporations whose goal is to support youth livestock project work in Iowa. IFFAA scholarship funds come from a percentage of Sale of Champions proceeds, as well as Winner's Circle Club donations.