Dozens of universities, trade schools, and nonprofits offer funding opportunities to Louisiana FFA members each year. Some are automatically awarded simply for being an active member of the FFA! Applications, deadlines, and qualifications differ based on each unique institution. Applications are reviewed and awarded by each organization. Check them out here!
Scholarships
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Hannah Lee Vincent was the Agriscience Teacher and FFA Advisor at Opelousas High School. Tragically she was killed in an accident on her way home from school on Friday, May 25, 2018. Because of her love of FFA, family and friends have established two scholarships in her honor beginning in the spring of 2019.
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Louisiana Champions Day Scholarships
Presented by the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association, $6,000 in Scholarships are awarded by random drawing each December at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans, Louisiana. Must be present to win.
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Applicants or their parents must be current members of the Louisiana Farm Bureau® Federation, applications are submitted at the parish Farm Bureau Office. Winners will be selected based on academic achievement, ACT scores, individual leadership in their high school and community, participation in selected parish and state Farm Bureau activities, and financial need.
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There are many opportunities available for Agribusiness students to receive scholarships while they complete their education at ULM. The Agribusiness program awards over $10,000 per year to students in the program. Apply via their link
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The LSU College of Agriculture is proud to offer scholarships to first-year and continuing students to make LSU an affordable option to pursue your dreams. Many of these scholarships are made possible through our passionate alumni who represent LSU proudly in careers spanning the food, fiber and natural resources industries. Because of their generosity, the College of Agriculture annually awards over $250,000 in scholarships to promising students pursuing careers in the agricultural sector.
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In partnership with the US Rice Producers Association, the Stoesser family is offering a $5000 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 in 2024 with an expectation of participating in at least two activities during the calendar year. The recipient will be invited to participate in various USRPA activities, included but not limited to Field Days, legislative activities, conferences, and more.
