The Tennessee Valley Fair awards 10 scholarships annually to local high school students.

Competitive Exhibits Scholarships: Students eligible for the competitive exhibits scholarships must compete in the following: Beef Show, Rabbit Show, Congressional Medal of Honor (CMOH) Photography, Congressional Medal of Honor (CMOH) Student Art, Best of Show Student Art, and Fairest of the Fair.

Dwight Kessel Leadership Scholarship: This scholarship is a one-time $1,000 award presented to a graduating senior from East Tennessee. This scholarship is funded by the Tennessee Valley Fair Foundation and is made possible thanks to the gracious contributions of many individuals and companies that support it! The scholarship is named in honor of longtime Tennessee Valley Fair board member Dwight Kessel, a wonderful leader within our community. Applications are closed for 2025!

NEW: The Jacob-Hamilton Scholarship is a one-time $1,000 scholarship awarded to one graduating senior from East Tennessee that plans to study the arts. The Tennessee Valley Fair has been a longtime supporter of the arts and upcoming artists through fair exhibitions and showcasing local entertainment. This scholarship is funded by the Tennessee Valley Fair Foundation and is made possible thanks to the contributions made through early concert presale access each year.
Applications are closed for 2025!

Please contact us at foundation@tnvalleyfair.org or 865-215-1471 if you have questions.