Scholarship

2021 Wisconsin State Fair Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation Scholarship Application

The Blue-Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation will offer $30,500 in scholarship awards in 2021:

• Five $2000 scholarships
• Six $1,500 scholarships
• Seven $1000 scholarships
• Eight $500 scholarships
• One $500 Marv Espenschied Memorial scholarship

These scholarships recognize the achievements of Wisconsin State Fair Junior Livestock exhibitors and assist them with their educational expenses.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Individuals must be between the ages of 17-19 as of January 1st, 2021.
2. Individuals must be a current or past junior livestock exhibitor who has exhibited beef, sheep, and/or swine at the Wisconsin State Fair.
3. Individuals must pursue a post high school education and be enrolled or planning to enroll in a University, Vocational/Technical School or University short course.
4. Only one scholarship will be awarded per individual, with an exception for the individual receiving the Marv Espenschied Memorial scholarship.

Scholarship Procedure:

1. All applicants must complete and submit a Blue-Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation scholarship application online to be submitted no later than Thursday, April 15, 2021. Click here for the online scholarship application
2. 27 recipients will be chosen from the applications received by the scholarship committee. The top 11 finalists will interview for the top awards. These are one-time scholarships.
3. Applications will be judged on the following basis:
   • State Fair participation, 35%
   • Leadership activities, 30%
   • Interview, 20%
   • Scholastic Achievement, 15%.
4. Each of the top 11 finalists will be interviewed on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 to determine the top scholarship winners. Interview dates and times are subject to change based on Wisconsin State Fair schedule.
5. The top candidates will receive the scholarships regardless of species exhibited.
6. Winners will be recognized at the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction on Wednesday, August 11th, 2021. Scholarship recognition is subject to change based any schedule changes related to COVID-19.
7. The scholarship will be paid to students after receiving a copy of the class schedule for the 2021 fall semester.

For More Information Contact:
Kristi Lange at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.,
Ali Luety at, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or
Mary Beth Carr, at 414-477-6030 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction has been supporting Wisconsin Youth actively involved in agriculture for more than 45 years.

Our mission is to educate and encourage Wisconsin State Fair youth exhibitors to produce high quality livestock that will provide wholesome and nutritious products while providing a platform for enhancing and strengthening the agriculture community of Wisconsin, and to foster better understanding of the agriculture industry throughout our society.

Wisconsin youth are dedicated, hard working and responsible.  

As Wisconsin State Fair Junior Exhibitors prepare and exhibit their livestock proudly at Wisconsin State Fair, it is one of the most memorable experience of their lives.  The Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction is honored to offer Junior Fair Exhibitors the opportunity to showcase their animals. 

Being part of the Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction and the Camp Of Champions is one of the highest honors a Wisconsin State Fair Junior Exhibitor can achieve.

The Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction draws an exciting, capacity crowd of  800 guests every year and generates alot of media coverage.The media attention not only focuses on the Junior Exhibitors but the auction buyer's as well.

The Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction annually invests in the future of

Wisconsin Agriculture by supporting:

• Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation Scholarships
• Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation Leadership Awards
• Wisconsin State Fair Camp Of Champions,
• Wisconsin State Fair Knowledge Master Awards Sponsor
  
• Wisconsin State Fair Showmanship Awards Sponsor
  
• Wisconsin State Fair Reserve Breed Champions (not sold in the Governor's Auction) Awards
• Wisconsin Livestock Breeder's Association Showcamp
• Wisconsin Livestock Breeders Show Camp Sponsor
  

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To find out how you can make a donation and become an Auction Friend to support Wisconsin youth through the Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation,  visit our Make A Donation page.