In 1992, the Midwest Showmen’s Association Scholarship fund was established at the annual meeting. In 1993, the name was changed to the Midwest Showmen’s Clem Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund. The fund continues to grow from donations and fundraisers.

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In 1998, the Clem Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund was transferred to the newly formed Midwest Showmen’s Foundation. This nonprofit foundation’s tax-exempt status has helped expand fundraising.  The Clem Smith Memorial Scholarships are open for application from the general public.

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Scholarship Application Deadline is February 1st.