The South Carolina State Fair announces that again this year they will be awarding scholarships for 2010 graduating seniors in both public and private high schools or home schools in South Carolina.

Fifty selected seniors will be awarded $2,000 scholarships to be applied toward post high school education or training in a South Carolina university, college, or technical college.

The South Carolina State Fair Ride of Your Life Scholarship program has awarded $1,050,000 to South Carolina students over the last 12 years. All applications must be postmarked by Friday, March 19, 2010.

To apply go to www.scstatefair.org to get an application and to see the eligibility requirements.

For additional information, please contact Lauren Funderburk at (803) 799-3387, ext. 15.