HOUSTON — Seventy Future Farmers of America members representing 57 FFA chapters from across Texas were presented with $1.4 million in scholarships from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo during the 96th Annual Texas FFA State Convention.
Scholarship recipients were selected by Texas FFA officials based on the students’ involvement with the program, academic and FFA achievements and financial need, as well as the FFA member’s performance in an interview process. Each scholarship recipient will receive a $20,000 scholarship from the rodeo to apply toward a four-year undergraduate degree at a Texas college or university of their choice.
“The tradition of awarding Texas FFA scholarships has been the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s longest standing educational commitment. Dating back to the Rodeo’s first scholarship ever, we have been supporting Texas FFA student education for 67 years.” said Chris Boleman, president and CEO of the Rodeo. “The passionate link between the Rodeo and FFA for livestock and agriculture makes these scholarships even more special. This is a moment we so proudly celebrate.”
The top four schools these students will be attending are Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University, West Texas A&M University and Sam Houston State University. Of the 70 FFA scholarship recipients, the top four majors include animal science, agricultural business, agricultural communications and pre-veterinary medicine.
The FFA’s mission is to enhance students’ lives by nurturing leadership, personal development, and career success
through agricultural education.
These 70 FFA scholarships represent a portion of the rodeo’s annual commitment of more than $27.3 million to support Texas youth and statewide educational programs in 2024. Additional information about the Rodeo’s educational commitment can be found here.
The 96th Annual FFA Convention was held in Houston at the George R. Brown convention center for
the first time in 20 years.
