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Investing in the Future of Agriculture

Apply in 2024 for scholarships offered by the Texas Young Farmers Association! Each year, thanks to the generosity of our auction buyers at the State Young Farmers Convention, we provide financial support to deserving FFA members pursuing higher education in agriculture and related fields.

Key Dates:

• Application Deadline: Postmarked on or before April 18, 2025
• Notification: All applicants will be notified of results during the week of May 1, 2025

Details & Eligibility

Types of Scholarships:

• $2,000 Scholarship:
  Sponsored through the State FFA Scholarship process. Application through Texas FFA Scholarship Application.
• $1,000 Scholarships:
  Awarded to FFA members who attend a high school with a state-affiliated Young Farmer Chapter in good standing, represented by at least two voting delegates at the current year’s State Young Farmer Convention.

Eligibility requirements

1. Must be a Texas resident attending an accredited Texas university, college, or technical/trade school.
2. Must be a member in good standing with the Texas FFA Association and meet Texas FFA Scholarship eligibility criteria.
3. Preference given to applicants pursuing a degree/certificate/licensure in agriculture or life sciences.
4. Applicant’s affiliated Young Farmer Chapter must be in good standing and have sent two delegates to the State YF Convention.

Application instructions

Format & Submission:

• Applications must be in resume format, not narrative format.
• Do not use the Texas FFA Scholarship application form.
• Limit your application to three (3) pages.
• Type or computer-generate your application on regular bond paper (no school or FFA chapter letterhead).

Required Documents:

• Separate statement from the FFA chapter advisor on official school/FFA letterhead verifying eligibility (not a reference letter).
• Official transcript (copy) must accompany the application.
• No letters of reference or additional application letters.

Mail Completed Applications to: Sandra Choate
Attn: Texas Young Farmers Scholarship
10150 CR 1307
Malakoff, TX 75148

Formatting

A. General Information:

1. Full Name
2. Address, City, Zip Code
3. Valid Email Address
4. Parent/Guardian Names
5. FFA Chapter & Advisor(s)
6. Young Farmer Chapter

B. Academic Achievement:

1. Name of High School
2. Class Rank and Number in Graduating Class (after 3.5 years)
3. Unweighted Numeric Grade Average on a 100-point scale (first 3.5 years)
4. SAT/ACT Score and Test Date
5. Agricultural Science Courses Completed & Grades
6. Planned University/College/Trade School & Intended Major
7. Planned Career Path

C. Young Farmer Activities & Participation:

1. Involvement with Local Young Farmer Chapter
2. Impact of Family’s Participation in Young Farmer Activities

D. FFA Accomplishments & Activities:

1. FFA Offices Held & Committee Assignments
2. Individual Honors, Achievements, Recognitions (top 15)
3. Team Participation, Level, and Placings

E. Supervised Agricultural Experience Program (SAEP):

1. Brief Description of SAEP (max one-third page)
2. Size & Scope of SAEP
3. Net Annual SAEP Income (first 3.5 years)

F. Financial Need:

1. Assets Available
2. Liabilities
3. Other Scholarships Received
4. Description of Financial Need (max one-half page)