College-bound Iowa youth active in 4-H and/or FFA livestock projects and current undergraduate students may apply for $82,250 in scholarships available from the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement (IFAA).

   The scholarships are available to freshmen entering any Iowa two- or four-year post-secondary institution this fall or current undergraduates attending Iowa State University. Applicants must major in animal science or a curriculum in agriculture or human sciences that is related to the animal industry, according to IFAA spokesman Dr. Harold H. Hodson. The awards include:

Three $5,250 one-year scholarships
Four $5,000 one-year scholarships
One $3,000 one-year scholarship
Two $2,500 one-year scholarships
Eight $2,000 one-year scholarships
Five $1,500 one-year scholarships
Fourteen $1,000 one-year scholarships
Two $500 one-year scholarships

   Applications and additional information are available by visiting the Sale of Champions section of the Iowa State Fair's web site (www.iowastatefair.org), the IFAA web site (www.ifaa.org), or by calling 515/685-3719. Selection will be based on level of 4-H/FFA involvement in livestock project work, livestock exhibition and/or judging, scholarship, leadership and career plans. Applications for current undergraduate students must be postmarked by April 1, 2009 and applications for incoming freshmen must be postmarked by June 1, 2009. All materials should be sent to Winner's Circle Scholarship, c/o SGI, 30805 595th Avenue, Cambridge, Iowa 50046.

   Winners will be announced during the Iowa State Fair's annual 4-H/FFA Sale of Champions on August 22, an event sponsored by IFAA. The IFAA is a non-profit organization founded in 1988. It is comprised of agricultural enthusiasts dedicated to encouraging 4-H and FFA livestock, poultry and agricultural project members to pursue Ag-related careers. IFAA scholarship funds come from a percentage of Sale of Champions proceeds, as well as Winner's Circle Club donations.

   "State Fair Time" in 2009 is set August 13-23. For more information call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.