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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 27, 2021
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Friends of the California State Fair Honors Students With $46,000 in Scholarships
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(SACRAMENTO, CA) - Although this summer did not have a 2021 California State Fair, the Friends of the California State Fair are continuing the tradition of providing students with scholarship awards on behalf of their agricultural achievements. The Friends of the California State Fair non-profit is awarding $46,000 in scholarships to college students representing 23 cities throughout the state.
Each year, the Friends of the California State Fair Student Scholarships help our state’s most promising students achieve their goals and realize their dreams by granting scholarships to a broad range of academic studies. The scholarships are presented to college students and graduating high school seniors who exhibit academic excellence, leadership potential, civic accomplishments, and a strong sense of personal commitment to continuing their education. This year, twenty-three students have been awarded scholarships for the 2021-22 academic year.
The overall scholarship recipient and Ironstone Concours Foundation Award – a $5,000 scholarship – is being presented to Paola Alexandra Corzo of San Francisco. In addition, the following recipients received $1,000-$2,500 scholarships:
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| Hannah Mancebo, Chowchillla | Abigayle Brown, Elk Grove | | Rachel Mancebo, Chowchilla | Alexander Wayman, Anderson/td> | | Nayeli Roman, Pittsburg | Keaton Stout, Vacaville | | Jonah Hernandez, Corcoran | Ines Bouissou, Gilroy | | Devin Dinh, Richmond | Kylie Konin, Escondido | | Savannah Salters, Bakersfield | Emily Sanchez, Perris | | Alexandria LaRoche, Vallejo | Zachary Larson, Woodbridge | | Yajing Feng, Sacramento | Paola Alexandra Corzo, Pleasanton | | Neil Slavick, San Diego | Tomosuke Yamaguchi, Santa Rosa | | Elias Figueiredo, Delhi | Jacob Griffiths, Galt | | Haley McElvanine, Roseville | Brianna Lopez, Temecula | | David Scott, Davis | | | |
| About the California State Fair
The California State Fair is an international award-winning fair, receiving top honors at the International Association of Fairs and Expositions out of more than 1,100 fairs world-wide. The California State Fair is dedicated as a place to celebrate the best the state has to offer in agriculture, technology, and the diversity of its people, traditions, and trends that shape the Golden State's future.
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