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Texas FFA is fortunate to have industry leaders who want to invest in students through scholarship programs. The scholarship programs listed on this page are selected and supported by organizations who support agricultural education and the FFA. However, Texas FFA is not responsible for the selection of recipients or the disbursement of funds.

      HLSR Scholarships       Rodeo Austin Scholarships 
      National FFA Scholarships       Capital Farm Credit Scholarships
      Ryan Mott Memorial Scholarships        Texas Farm Credit Scholarships
      Mike Mathis Memorial Scholarships
Due: Sept. 1st (each year)
    The Gates Scholarships
Due: Sept. 15th (each year)
      Coca-Cola Scholarships
Due: Sept. 30th (each year)
     USA Rice- Rice Camera Action Scholarships
Due: Oct. 15th (each year)
      Texas Farm Bureau Collegiate Student Teaching Scholarships
Due: Oct. 30th (each year)
    US Rice Producers
Due: Dec. 6th (each year)
      Texas A&M University Soil & Crop Sciences Scholarships
Due: Jan. 1st  (each year)
      Texas Nursery & Landscape Association Scholarships
Due: Dec. 15th (each year)
      Texas Agricultural Irrigation Association Scholarships
Due: March 1st (each year)
    Sullivan Show Supply Scholarships
Due: March 15th (each year)
       The Texas Wildlife Association Scholarships
Due: March 31st (each year)
      Bill Wyche Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Due: April 30th (each year)
      National Society Descendants of American Farmers Scholarship
Due: January 1st (each year) & August 1st (each year)
      The Sumners Foundation Scholarships
Due: Various dates
     
The Angus Foundation Scholarships
Due: Various Dates
      Horatio Alger Scholarships
Due: Various Dates
      Purina Animal Nutrition Scholarships
Due: April 17, 2025 3:00 pm
   tbga-main-logo   Texas Big Game Awards Scholarships
Due: March 31st (each year)
       ASABE Texas Section
Cleon Namken Memorial Annual
Scholarship Application

Due: April 30th (each year)
      Central TX Beekeepers Association Scholarship
Due: Dec. 31, 2025
   National Wheat Foundation    Texas Wheat Scholarships
Due: Dec. 31, 2025
  The Horatio Alger National and Bill Doré Louisiana Scholarships - Student  Central     Horatio Alger Scholarships
Apps Open: Dec. 1, 2025 
**Scholarships for Juniors & Seniors**
      LMA Career & Academic Education Scholarship
Due: March 13, 2026
      LMA Auctioneer School Scholarship
Due: March 13, 2026


San Antonio Livestock Exposition (SALE) Tour      
The San Antonio Livestock Show and Exposition sponsors a scholarship to students that participate in SALE school tours during the show each year.

Additional Resources      

LKS Lodge Most Valuable Student Scholarship

Calling all high school seniors: The application for the 2027 Most Valuable Student scholarship contest is currently open! We will award 500 scholarships ranging from $4,000 to $30,000 over four years. No relation to the Elks is necessary to apply. With this scholarship, students gain more than just financial aid, they gain an appreciation of service, a network of like-minded peers, and an #ElksFamily for life. Find eligibility requirements and other important details at enf.elks.org/mvs

 

Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship

Applications for the 2027 Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship open this fall. Since 1990, the scholarship has helped support the next generation of pork industry leaders and honors the legacy of longtime NPPC board member Lois Britt. Ten students will each receive a $2,500 scholarship. The program is open to undergraduate students enrolled in a two-year swine program or a four-year college of agriculture. Applicants will also have the opportunity to share their perspective on an issue facing the pork industry and how they would help address it. Learn more and apply → https://nppc.org/britt-scholarship/ Deadline is December 11, 2026.

 

Sally Lawson Memorial Scholarship for Cooperative Excellence

Applications for the Sally Lawson Memorial Scholarship for Cooperative Excellence are open through October 31. The $2,500 scholarship supports students preparing for careers that can strengthen Texas agricultural cooperatives and the rural communities they serve. Know a deserving student? Encourage them to apply — and help us reach more future cooperative leaders by sharing this post.

 

Chick-fil-A Community Scholars

Scholarship Opportunity!

High school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students can apply for a $25,000 scholarship through the Chick-fil-A Community Scholars program. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll at a qualifying institution for the 2027-2028 academic year. Learn more and apply: https://hubs.ly/Q04wDYb50 Deadline: November 3rd.

 

Texas Wildlife Association Vandivier Endowed Scholarship

The Texas Wildlife Association Endowed Scholarship, also known as the Tom and Sonja Vandivier Endowed Scholarship, supports the next generation of conservation leaders pursuing higher education in Texas. High school seniors and undergraduate students studying wildlife management, natural resources management, range management, or natural resources policy at a four-year Texas college or university are encouraged to apply. Learn more and apply by March 31, 2027: https://bit.ly/TWA_scholarship
 

West Texas A&M Scholarships

Attention FFA members! Are you a high school senior planning to attend West Texas A&M University this fall? Or are you currently enrolled at WTAMU? Don't miss this opportunity to apply for a scholarship. The 2027-2028 scholarship application is now open! Apply today at www.wtamu.edu/scholarships

 

State Fair of Texas Scholarship Application is Open!

The State Fair of Texas awards scholarships to selected applicants who have competed in specific competitive youth livestock events held at the State Fair. Scholarships are given to applicants who are graduating from a Texas high school and enrolling in a Texas college, university, or trade school. As of 2026, each newly awarded student receives a $12,000 scholarship.

 

West Texas Fair & Rodeo Livestock Scholarships

Calling all Seniors!! The West Texas Fair & Rodeo Livestock Scholarships are now open!!

Submit all proper documentation by November 1, 2026!

https://www.westtexasfairrodeo.com/.../getco.../scholarships

 

Ray Stoesser Memorial Scholarship

In partnership with the US Rice Producers Association, the Stoesser family offers a $5,000 scholarship to one deserving high school senior or current college student who is interested in or is currently pursuing a career in an agriculture-related field. In addition to the monetary award, the selected recipient will serve as a student ambassador for USRPA, expecting to participate in at least two activities during the calendar year. The recipient will be invited to participate in various USRPA activities, including but not limited to Field Days, legislative activities, Texas Rice Council meetings, conferences, and more. APPLICATION PROCESS CLOSES DECEMBER 4, 2026 AT 11:59PM CT

For questions, please contact us at info@usriceproducers.com

 

Travis Pembrook Memorial Scholarship

The application for the 2027 Travis Pembrook Memorial Scholarship, to be awarded at the 2027 Cattlemen's Congress, is only ONE MONTH away! Visit the link below to view application details and to apply. https://www.pembrookcattle.com/memorial-scholarship-and-show

 

Mia Balko Student Teaching Scholarship

 

College students majoring in Agricultural Education and student teaching off campus in Spring 2027 are eligible to apply for our Mia Balko Student Teaching Scholarship. Applications are due Oct. 30. Get the details: https://txfb.us/MBteachingscholar

 

AgTexas AgYouth of the Month Scholarship Program

Applications are now open for the AgTexas AgYouth of the Month Scholarship Program! AgYouth of the Month recognizes outstanding high school seniors involved in 4-H and FFA who are making an impact in the classroom, their communities and the future of agriculture.

 

Selected honorees will:

• Receive a $1,000 scholarship

• Be recognized as an AgYouth of the Month honoree

• Be invited to attend the AgYouth of the Month banquet in their region

 

Know a deserving senior? Encourage them to apply and help us recognize the next generation of agricultural leaders. Applications are open now through October 30! 

Apply here: https://agtexas.workflowcloud.com/.../910dfb27-3f87-4454...

 

Mike Rowe Works Foundation Scholarships

The Mike Rowe Works Foundation's Work Ethic Scholarship Program and giving away another $1,000,000 in scholarships this year. They looking for hardworking men and women who will keep the lights on, water running, and air flowing--people who will show up early, stay late, and get the job done. It's not for everyone, but we know hard workers are out there. Learn more here.

AmericanMuscle Scholarship
For students pursuing automotive degrees or related fields.
https://www.americanmuscle.com/scholarships.html
The annual application deadlines are June 15 for fall and October 15 for spring. Full eligibility requirements and application instructions are available through the links above.

AmericanTrucks Scholarship
For students pursuing traditional building trades, such as carpentry, HVAC, electrical, and related fields.
https://www.americantrucks.com/scholarships.html
The annual application deadlines are June 15 for fall and October 15 for spring. Full eligibility requirements and application instructions are available through the links above.

ExtremeTerrain Scholarship
For students pursuing environmental studies, ecology, land use, and related fields.
https://www.extremeterrain.com/scholarships.html
The annual application deadlines are June 15 for fall and October 15 for spring. Full eligibility requirements and application instructions are available through the links above.


   
 
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