1. Eligibility is open to any youth who has been a Kutztown Fair participant for at least 2 consecutive years (including the current year).
2. The applicant must be a graduating senior in high school through age 21 as of January 1 of the current year.
3. Scholarship amounts may vary depending on the money available each year.
4. Selection will be based upon the following criteria:
  a. Citizenship
  b. Showmanship and ethics
  c. Academic performance
  d. Fair participation
  e. Other activities
5. The scholarship money must be used to help finance a two to four year higher education program.
6. The applicant will write a one-page introductory essay including information such as their background, future plans, past and current activities, and planned use of scholarship funds.
7. The application deadline will be Sept. 30.
8. Scholarships will be awarded at the Fair Banquet in November.

The Kutztown Fair Association is proud to introduce the winners of the 2008-2009 Kutztown Fair Youth Scholarships.

The recipients have a proven record of leadership, community service and participation in the Kutztown Fair. These outstanding young people will continue their education with the assistance of a $1000 scholarship presented by the Kutztown Fair Association. Scholarship funds are made available from proceeds provided by the Pa German Festival operated by a partnership between Kutztown University Foundation and the Kutztown Fair Association.

2008 - 2009 Winners.

		Samantha Borneman, is the daughter of David and Paula Borneman, Kutztown. She is a freshman, majoring in dairy science at Delaware Valley College. Samantha has been a 4 year member of the Kutztown FFA, serving as reporter and as president and been involved in numerous leadership events. Working on a local dairy farm, horticulture projects and participating on judging teams round out Samantha’s activities. Over the years, she has exhibited swine and horticulture projects at the Kutztown Fair.
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		Samantha Rabenold, daughter of Carl and Brenda Rabenold, grew up on a dairy and hog farm near Kutztown. Currently, Samantha is a sophomore at Cedar Crest College, enrolled in the nursing program. Her eventual goal is to become a nurse anesthetist. Samantha has shown swine for 10 years and dairy beef for 2 years at the fair as a member of the Berks County 4-H Clubs. Some of her other activities include voluntary nursing activities, dance, National Honor Society, majorettes, and tutoring other students.
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		Jonathan Rauch, New Tripoli, is the son of John and Lorrie Rauch. Jonathan is a freshman at Kutztown University, majoring in elementary education. As a member of the Lowhill Laurels 4-H club, Jonathan has been active in 4-H summer camp, Capital Days, Lehigh County 4-H Development Board and many other 4-H activities. His other activities include volunteering at the Northern Lehigh Food Bank, church youth groups, local nursing homes and vacation Bible school. He also helped at numerous community events such as Rotary Club charity auction, Pioneer Days and was a drummer in the high school band. Jonathan has shown a multitude of vegetables at the fair over the years.
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		Gail Switzer, daughter of Marie Switzer, Womelsdorf, is a freshman at Albright College, majoring in psychology. She is a member of the Western Berks 4-H Dairy Club and the Berks County 4-H Dairy Beef Club. Besides showing cattle, Gail has also participated in the photography competition at the fair. FFA, Drama Club, soccer, camp counselor, raising Seeing Eye dogs, and Relay for Life are some of Gail’s many activities. She is very active in grange activities and is a former Berks County Dairy Princess and state runner up.
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		Brittni Treichler, daughter of Keith and Sue Treichler, Kutztown, is currently attending Ohio State University as a freshman, majoring in food science. Brittni has held many offices in the Berks County 4-H Dairy Beef Club, the Eastern Berks Dairy Club, and the Kutztown FFA. She has also participated in the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for Agricultural Sciences and has been active in church activities, the Kutztown Folk Festival and outdoor color guard. Brittni has been an exhibitor at the Kutztown Fair since she was 5 years old. Over the years she has exhibited dairy cattle, dairy beef, goats, grains, hay, straw, jams & jellies and corn stalks.
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