Our Scholarship Opportunities & Recipients

Apply to be our 2024 Scholarship Recipient

The Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation would like to invite all active high school aged 4-H and FFA participants to apply for this year’s Heritage Foundation Scholarship and the chance to raise the 2024 Heritage Animal. Along with raising the Heritage Animal, the scholarship winner will receive a $2,500 scholarship (see requirements below) and several other rewards. We are also offering a $500 scholarship to the Reserve Winner (runner-up).

Over the past twenty-one years, the sale of the Heritage Animal has contributed more than $2,000,000 to the Heritage Foundation. Since the Orradre Building revitalization project has been completed, the Heritage Foundation continues to work on various fair improvement projects. Please consider applying to be a part of the Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation history.

FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT:
MAUREEN HARRIS
831-595-0442
moharris1@icloud.com

2024 Scholarship Packet

2024 Scholarship Application & Requirements

2023 Scholarship Recipient - Anahi Lopez

Anahi Lopez Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation Scholarship Winner

Heritage Foundation Selects Scholarship Winner

Anahi Lopez of Salinas High School FFA, selected as 2023 Scholarship Winner

Meet Anahi Lopez, our 2023 SVFHF Animal Scholarship Winner. Anahi is a senior at Salinas High School. She is an active member of Salinas FFA holding the office of president this year. She is also the current president of FFA’s Monterey Bay Section.

Anahi is not only very active in FFA, she is also an excellent student with plans to attend either Cal Poly or Texas A&M in the fall. With her fantastic work ethic in school, she is a member of several organizations which promote excellence such as the California Scholarship Federation, the National Society of High School Scholars, and the National Honors Society.

Anahi is very excited to be raising a hog this year to be auctioned off at the 2023 SVF to benefit the Heritage Foundation. As the winner, she receives many benefits including a $2500 scholarship.

About the Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation

The Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)3, was formed in 2001 by a group of men and women from who are dedicated to supporting and improving the Salinas Valley Fair in King City. The Heritage Foundation has raised more than $10 million dollars for various projects at Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City. To join the Heritage Foundation or for more information about the Heritage Foundation please visit: www.salinasvalleyfair.com/heritagefoundation