Number Awarded: 70 four-year at $15,000 each, statewide

Applications: Obtained through agricultural science teacher or through Texas FFA; applications originate with Texas FFA. Applications also can be found on the official Texas FFA Web site: www.texasffa.org

Deadline: Varies within FFA area.

Eligibility: Current member of Texas FFA in good standing; must apply in the spring of senior year; must graduate from a public high school in school year in which applying for Show scholarships; must be in top one-fourth of graduating class; test scores must meet minimum of 1350 SAT or 19 on the ACT; must be a resident of the state of Texas and a citizen of the United States of America; must have applied to and plan to attend a Texas college or university for which applicant meets entrance requirements; and cannot have applied for a scholarship through Texas 4-H or FCCLA. Selected applicants also are interviewed in person.

Selection: A scholarship evaluation committee, chosen by Texas FFA officials, and consisting of  agricultural science teachers representing the 10 FFA areas in Texas, evaluates applicants on the criteria of academic ability, FFA involvement and achievement, financial need and leadership.

Awards Presented: Mid-July at the State FFA Convention

More Information: Contact Tom Maynard, Texas FFA, 512.480.8045