Scholarship Opportunities
Supporting our local youth
Frank Lerew Memorial Scholarship
Frank Lerew, Founding President of the Shippensburg Community Fair
The Shippensburg Community Fair Frank Lerew Memorial Scholarship was first formed and awarded in 2008. The fair scholarship was named after Frank Lerew, founder of the fair, in honor of his 50 years of service as president of the organization. Upon Mr. Lerew's retirement in 2007, the Board of Directors elected to begin a scholarship program to award and recognize upcoming youth in the community. Following Frank's death in 2016, the scholarship serves as a way to honor his tireless contributions to our great town.
The Frank Lerew Memorial Scholarship is currently valued at $1,000 and is awarded to one well-qualified student each year.
Qualifications
The Frank Lerew Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior of Shippensburg Area Senior High School (SASHS) who has been accepted at an institute of higher education with plans to study agriculture, veterinary medicine, or a related field. Preference is given to those who exhibit a high level of involvement in school and community activities.
How to apply
Students at Shippensburg Area Senior High School (SASHS) who wish to apply for the Frank Lerew Memorial Scholarship may do so using the school's Local Scholarship Application. The application is available from the High School Guidance Office. The scholarship is awarded at the annual Scholastic Awards Program in May. Please see the school's web site at http://www.shipk12.org for more information or contact the High School Guidance Office at (717) 530-2730.
Past scholarship awardees
2025 - Jenna Kirby
2024 - Jessa Stoops
2023 - Noah Henry
2022 - Chelcie Forrester
2021 - Alexis Hendrickson
2019 - Kerstin Cohick
2018 - Klarissa Cohick
2017 - Luke Byers
2016 - Dylan Rotz
2015 - Not Awarded
2014 - Ruby Monn
2013 - Erica Misner
2012 - Not Awarded
2011 - Wade Eutzy
2010 - Kerri Wickard
2009 - Laura Dell
2008 - Alexa Zimbicki
Fair Royalty Scholarships
Annual scholarships are awarded to the crowned Fair Queen and Fair Sweetheart (alternate) at the completion of the year of reign, assuming that 80% of scheduled activities are completed at the satisfaction of the Fair Royalty Committee and Fair Board.
Fair Royalty Scholarships are currently valued at:
$2,000 for the Fair Queen
$1,000 for the Fair Sweetheart
The awarding of full or partial scholarships to the Fair Queen and Fair Sweetheart are at the discretion of the Fair Board.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, applicants must meet all qualifications and requirements for the Fair Queen Contest, and be female between the ages of 16-20 as of June 1st of the year of the Fair Queen Contest that she is participating in.
How to apply
Please review the rules and requirements and complete the entry form for the Fair Queen Contest in order to be considered for this scholarship.
Msgr. Mignot Memorial Scholarship
sponsored by the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs (PSACF)
The Msgr. John W. Mignot Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually by the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs (PSACF) in memory of longtime friend and fair/PSACF leader Msgr. Mignot.
A maximum of six (6) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded each year.
Qualifications
The scholarship is available to students who are Pennsylvania residents, currently (or had been previously) active for at least 2 years in a fair that is a member of PSACF (PA State Association of County Fairs) and will be attending college (or other type of institution of higher learning) the Fall semester of the current year. The Shippensburg Community Fair must endorse and submit your application for consideration.
How to apply
To be considered for this scholarship, please contact a Fair Board Member you know or email info@shippensburgfair.com. The online PSACF scholarship application is located at https://www.pafairs.org and must be completed in full and submitted along with an endorsement and recommendation from Shippensburg Community Fair. The deadline for submission by the fair is June 30th.