Investing in the next generation of Berkeley County leaders
A scholarship for the kids who showed up — to the fair, to their organizations, to their communities — and are taking the next step.
$1,500
ANNUAL AWARD
Paid directly to your school
★OUR STORY★
Built on 79 years of community
Since 1947, the Berkeley County Youth Fair has been the place where kids who put in the work — raising livestock, sewing projects, earning ribbons, learning leadership — show up and show out. The fair exists because of this community, and the BCYF Scholarship exists to send a few of those kids on to whatever's next.
Whether that's a four-year university, a community college, a trade school, or a technical certification, this scholarship goes directly to the school after fair week — no loopholes, no reimbursement paperwork. Just $1,500 toward the next chapter.
★WHO CAN APPLY★
Five things make you eligible
Check yourself against the list. Meeting all five qualifies you to apply.
You're a graduating senior — or already in college
A graduating senior of a Berkeley County School or affiliate school, or currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (as defined in bulletin four).
You're a member of a youth organization
Active membership in any one of these organizations:
4-HFFABoy ScoutsGirl ScoutsFCCLABoys & Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle
You've shown up to the fair for at least 3 years
Participated in the Berkeley County Youth Fair for a minimum of three years. This isn't a one-and-done scholarship — it's for kids who've been part of the community.
You've been accepted somewhere
Acceptance from an accredited trade school, technical college, two-year, or four-year college or university. Submit your acceptance letter as part of your application.
You have a 2.5 GPA or higher
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at time of application.
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The Berkeley County Youth Fair is where kids learn responsibility, leadership, and what it means to be part of something bigger.
★ THE BCYF MISSION ★
★HOW IT WORKS★
From application to award
1
SUBMIT
Fill out the application
Download the application below, fill it out, and submit along with your school acceptance letter.
2
BY JULY 15
Top five finalists are notified
If you're a finalist, you'll hear from us before July 15th — well in advance of fair week.
3
FAIR WEEK
Show up to the buyer's reception
All five finalists need to be present at the buyer's reception during fair week. This is part of the deal — finalists are part of the show.
4
SATURDAY NIGHT
Answer the question ringside
During Saturday's opening ceremonies, each finalist answers ringside: "How has the Berkeley County Youth Fair prepared me for the future?"
5
RECIPIENT ANNOUNCED
The winner is named that night
The winner is announced immediately after the last applicant's response — and the $1,500 goes directly to their school after the fair.
★READY TO APPLY?★
Download the 2026 application
Read the requirements, fill it out, and don't forget to include your school acceptance letter when you submit.
