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National FFA Scholarship Program

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Funding Amount

$1,000 - $2,200+

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

National FFA Scholarship Program

Funder: National FFA Foundation with support from corporate sponsors including Ram Trucks, John Deere, and other businesses

Geographic Scope: United States

Purpose: The National FFA Scholarship Program awards scholarships to FFA members pursuing higher education and career advancement in agriculture and related fields.

Award Details:

  • More than 1,800 scholarships available annually

  • Total scholarships awarded: $2.2 million (as of 2016-2017)

  • Individual scholarships range from $1,000 to larger amounts depending on sponsor

  • Ram Trucks provides $1,000 scholarships annually through participating dealers

    • Eligibility:

  • Active FFA members

  • Consideration given to:

    • - FFA involvement and leadership
    - Work experience
    - Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects
    - Community service
    - Leadership skills
    - Academic achievement
    - Diversity of experience and career goals

    Focus Areas:

  • Agricultural education and careers

  • Diverse career paths in agriculture

  • Higher education preparation

  • Wide variety of experiences and educational plans

    • Sponsor Companies:

  • Ram Trucks (64-year partnership, $1,000 scholarships available through local dealers)

  • John Deere (75-year partnership, supports through dealerships)

  • Tractor Supply Company

  • Other corporate and individual sponsors

    • Contact: National FFA Organization, 6060 FFA Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46278-1370 | 1-888-332-2668 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST)

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Selection Criteria: The selection process evaluates the whole student, including:
    1. FFA involvement and commitment
    2. Work experience
    3. Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects
    4. Community service activities
    5. Leadership skills demonstrated
    6. Academic performance
    7. Career goals and educational plans
    8. Diversity of background and experience

    Submission: Applications are submitted through the National FFA Scholarship Program portal (specific requirements vary by scholarship sponsor)

    Availability: More than 1,800 scholarships available to qualified applicants

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    agriculture

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