Heritage Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $1,500

Awards Available: 1

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The Contra Costa County Fair Heritage Foundation would like to invite all active 4-H, FFA, Grange and Independent participants to apply for this year’s Heritage Foundation Scholarship and the chance to raise the 2025 Heritage Hog. Along with raising the Heritage Hog, the scholarship winner will receive a $1,500 scholarship (see requirement below) and a $500 Cash prize.

Basic Student Requirements

  • Must be a Contra Costa County student, who will be attending and accredited trade school, junior college, or university.
  • Must be willing to raise and animal for sale with all proceeds benefiting the Contra Costa County Fair Heritage Foundation.
  • Submit the scholarship application, three letters of recommendation and attend an interview with the scholarship committee.
  • Act as an ambassador for the Heritage Foundation throughout the year.
  • Applications are DUE by the end of day Saturday May 11th 2024

Scholarship Winner Receives

  • $1,500 Scholarship (must provide proof of enrollment)
  • $500 cash prize
  • Two passes to the Contra Costa County Fair Heritage Grove (If not Heritage Members)
  • Reimbursement for expenses related to raising the 2025 Heritage Hog, including: the purchase of the animals (up to $350.00), feed, and basic equipment (with prior approval).

Please mail to: CCCF Heritage Foundation, 53 Clearwood Place, Oakley CA 94561 or turned into a Heritage Foundation board member.

Interviews will be scheduled during Fair week and will be held in the Heritage Grove.

Over the past years, the Heritage Foundation has raised more than $200,000.00 to contribute towards improvements directly benefiting the Livestock department and facilities at the Contra Costa Couty Fair. The Heritage Foundation is currently working on additional projects to help the fair and livestock departments continue to thrive.  Please consider applying and be part of the Contra Costa County Fair Heritage Foundation history.

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