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SACRAMENTO — In periods of economic uncertainty it is often education programs, scholarships and grants for students that dry up, leaving some of the most promising students without support to cover college expenses. In anticipation of that trend, the Friends of the California State Fair will continue its scholarship program for the 2009-2010 academic year. California college students and graduating high school students are eligible and must submit an application by Friday, March 20.

This year, 24 scholarships will be awarded in the following areas: arts, general studies, agriculture, in...