One of the core pillars of the Arkansas Youth Expo mission is creating leaders in life. We want to see exhibitors exceed in the ring, and in life. To help encourage leaders in life and build the future of Arkansas agriculturists, we are continuing to grow the experiences for the youth of Arkansas every year. We hope you can utilize this page to identify opportunities past the show ring and stay involved with AYE and Arkansas agriculture!
Arkansas Youth Expo Collegiate Internship Program- The AYE internship program offers a hands-on experience for college students interested in livestock shows, non-profit organizations, and leadership development. Our intern teams are involved in every aspect of AYE upon arrival. As an intern, you will learn show management, work with exhibitors and agriculture educators, and most importantly, make the exhibitors experience the best it can be. Applications for the 2022 Arkansas Youth Expo Collegiate Internship Program will open on August 15th and close on August 31st. Please visit this page for the link to apply closer to time.
2023 Internship Application: 2023 AYE Internship Application
Arkansas Youth Expo Partnered Scholarships –Beginning in 2021, the University of Arkansas and Southern Arkansas University pledged their support to the youth of Arkansas and the future of Arkansas agriculture by providing scholarships to AYE exhibitors. In 2021 we were able to provide $12,000 in scholarships to AYE exhibitors alongside our collegiate partners. As we grow AYE, we are dedicated to growing the scholarship program as well. The generosity of these universities is extremely appreciated, and we look forward to continued partnerships with them to provide scholarship opportunities for AYE exhibitors well into the future. Check back in the summer of 2023 for scholarship applications.
2022 Scholarship Winners:
NEW IN 2022! Riley Swafford – U of A Rich Mountain Scholarship Recipient
NEW IN 2022! Cutter Harris – American Brahman Breeders of Arkansas Scholarship Recipient
Hunter Buford – SAU Scholarship Recipient
Julia DeSalvo – SAU Scholarship Recipient
Abigail Taylor – SAU Scholarship Recipient
Raylee VanVoast – SAU Scholarship Recipient
Haden Richardson – U of A Scholarship Recipient
Samuel Shipley – U of A Scholarship Recipient
Maggie McDonald – U of A Scholarship Recipient
Emily Myers – U of A Scholarship Recipient
Madison Hutson- U of A Scholarship Recipient
Jason Calhoon – U of A Scholarship Recipient
Karley Williams – U of A Scholarship Recipient
Reagan Amos – U of A Scholarship Recipient
2021 Scholarship Winners:
Taylor Kelner – SAU Scholarship Recipient
Madison Bagley – SAU Scholarship Recipient
Colton Thomas – SAU Scholarship Recipient
Kelly Lamkin – SAU Scholarship Recipient
Chloe Mabry – U of A Scholarship Recipient
Reese Mitchell – U of A Scholarship Recipient
Kaitlyn Richard – U of A Scholarship Recipient
Madison Bagley – U of A Scholarship Recipient
Abby Taylor – U of A Scholarship Recipient
Morgan Brewer – U of A Scholarship Recipient
Julia DeSalvo – U of A Scholarship Recipient
Kristin Lehmann – U of A Scholarship Recipient
Arkansas Youth Expo National Anthem and Invocation Opportunities- If it wasn’t for the brave men and women who fight for our country, or the Lord above that we serve, AYE would not exist. If you have an interest in singing the National Anthem or giving an Invocation at an AYE event, please fill out the form below to get involved!
National Anthem and Invocation Form: National Anthem and Invocation Application
Arkansas Youth Expo Ambassador Team- Beginning in March 2021, our team decided that in order to truly be exhibitor focused, we needed the voice of our exhibitors to be heard and represented at the core of our organization. This led to the development of our AYE Ambassador Team. The ambassador team consists of 12 AYE exhibitors, with 3 representatives coming from each barn, who serve for a year long ambassadorship. These exhibitors are a shining example of the leadership development that showing livestock instills. Throughout monthly meetings, fundraisers and corporate events, and interacting with exhibitors at AYE, the Ambassadors are a vital piece to the AYE puzzle. To apply for the 2023-2024 AYE Ambassador Team, please fill out the following form between April 1 and April 15, 2023.
Ambassador Application Link: 2022-23 Ambassador Team Application
2022-2023 Arkansas Youth Expo Ambassador Team:
Jason Calhoon – Farmington FFA
Ryleigh Homan – Vilonia FFA
Chloe Mabry – Farmington FFA
Maggie McDonald – Magnolia FFA
Laney Osbon – Goin’ Showin’ 4-H and Huntsville FFA
Kendal Pergeson – Lincoln FFA
Haden Richardson – Mayflower 4-H and Mayflower FFA
Kelsey Roach – Mountain Home FFA and Baxter County 4-H
Grace Rutherford – Gurdon FFA
Samuel Shipley – Cougar 4-H
Rylee Youngblood – Mountain Home FFA
2021 – 2022 Arkansas Youth Expo Ambassador Team:
Kaden Bryant – Centerpoint FFA (Swine Ambassador)
Paige Coffelt – Boone County 4-H (Cattle Ambassador)
Malli Dooly – Emerson FFA (Swine Ambassador)
Addison Harlow – Prairie Grove FFA (Sheep Ambassador)
Jack Hoyle – Taylor FFA (Goat Ambassador)
Wyatt Hunt – Farmington FFA (Swine Ambassador)
Maggie McDonald – Magnolia FFA (Goat Ambassador)
Reese Mitchell – Emerson FFA (Swine Ambassador)
Riley Pearce – Mount Vernon Enola FFA (Sheep Ambassador)
Katy Richard – Norfork FFA (Cattle Ambassador)
Rendi Warren – Cossatot River FFA (Cattle Ambassador)
Drake Williams – Greene County Tech FFA (Swine Ambassador)