Let’s raise our next heritage animal

Over the past 21 years, the sale of the Heritage Animal has contributed more than $2,000,000 to the Heritage Foundation.

you’re invited to apply

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).

Basic requirements

  • Must be a Monterey County resident &/or be a Monterey County high school student who will be attending an accredited trade school, junior college, or university.

  • Must be willing to raise an animal for sale, with all proceeds benefiting the Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation.

  • Must submit the scholarship application and three letters of recommendation by deadline stated in application and attend an in-person interview with the Scholarship Committee on a date to be determined.

  • Must be willing to act as an ambassador for the SVFHF through the upcoming Salinas Valley Fair.

I’m ready to learn more on how to be the next Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation Scholarship Recipient!