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National FFA Scholarships
Due Date: January 15th, 2026
Whether you are pursuing a trade school, vocational certificate or a two-year or four-year degree, don’t miss your chance to apply for a National FFA Scholarship to help with your next steps in education. If you are a senior FFA member in high school or FFA Alumni in college, just one application is required for multiple scholarship opportunities totaling nearly $2.5 million.
The 2025-26 scholarship application will open on Saturday, Nov. 1.
https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/
TVE Scholarships
Due Date: February 1st, 2026
Interview Date: April 11th, 2026 NO MAKE UP DATES
https://www.tvefair.com/p/about/scholarships
Texas Farm Bureau Scholarship
Due Date: March 2nd, 2026
Annually, we award over $532,000 in scholarships in a variety of packages designed to meet different student needs.
Details and requirements for each scholarship are listed below.
For questions related to scholarships, contact youthactivities@txfb.org or call 254.751.2258.
Texas FFA Scholarships
Due Date: April 12th, 2026 @ 12:00 PM
Through a competitive selection process, academic scholarships are awarded annually at the Texas FFA Convention to deserving members. Thanks to the generosity of numerous scholarship donors, the Texas FFA will award more than 140 scholarships to outstanding graduating seniors. These scholarships are awarded based on academic and FFA achievements as well as the member's performance in an interview process.
The Texas FFA Foundation has an scholarship endowment to ensure students can receive these scholarships in perpetuity. We are proud to provide deserving members with approximately $2.4 million a year in academic and award scholarships.
The 2025-2026 scholarship application will open on Thursday, Jan. 1.
LF Chachere Memorial Scholarship
Due Date: TBD
L. J. Chachere was a long-time resident of the Dayton community. He was an astute businessman who loved his church and his family. As a former Ag teacher, he had a special place in his heart for youth involved in agricultural projects and endeavors. This scholarship, established in his memory, has been set up to provide college opportunities for area FFA and 4-H students to pursue their academic dreams.
APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, the applicant must meet the following criteria: 1. Be an active member of FFA or 4-H. 2. Be in good academic standing and be eligible for graduation.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS The following items must be included: 1. Completed application - Please answer the questions about FFA/4-H activities and honors thoroughly. LDE, CDE and livestock show participation carry additional weight on the rubric! Feel free to write on the back or include additional pages if necessary. 2. A narrative essay that includes future educational and occupational goals 3. A wallet-sized photo 4. Two letters of recommendation 5. An official high school transcript
Applications may be mailed or hand delivered to: Chachere Feed Store Attn: LJ Chachere Memorial Scholarship 3829 FM 1960 Dayton, TX 77535
Dayton FFA Scholarship
Due Date: TBD
Each year the Dayton FFA awards four scholarships for members who intend to study in the field of agriculture at a two or four year program. The scholarships are given out under the names of trailbrazers for our program; The Brandi Brooks Scholarship, The Larry Swearingen Scholarship, The Anson Rigby Memorial Scholarship, and The Marshall Rolke Scholarship. If you would like to donate towards the Dayton FFA Scholarship fund, please reach out to Mrs. Wagner at hali.wagner@daytonisd.net.
The application will be attached here in the middle of the spring semester.
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