Texas FFA Proficiency Scholarship
The Texas FFA Proficiency Scholarship offers $1,000 to FFA members in Texas who excel in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program. It's available to current high school students and recent graduates with a background in agricultural education.
May 1, 2026
26 days left
$1,000
Award amount
8
Requirements
Who can apply
- Current high school students or recent graduates
- At least 3 years of agricultural education required
- Participation in an SAE program (placement or entrepreneurship type)
Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.
Quick facts
Status
open
Eligible institutions
Texas FFA Association
Payout method
Not stated on the listing
Before you apply
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Important checks
- Verify eligibility requirements on the official site
- Check for any updates on application procedures
Missing or unclear on the listing
- Payout method details
- Specific application steps
Next steps
AI guidanceA short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.
- Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
- Skim the official instructions for any uploads or essays.
- Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
- Apply through the official site linked above.
Application tips
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- Prepare documentation of SAE program participation
- Highlight skills and competencies related to agriculture
- Be ready for potential interviews or written components
Key requirements (8)
Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.
- This program is open to members who either are current high school students or have graduated from high school within the past year.
- High school graduates must have completed at least 3 full years of instruction in agricultural education.
- Applicants must have participated in an SAE program either in a placement type or an entrepreneurship type.
- Placement SAE programs involve work or experience-only (paid or unpaid) activities, including directed laboratory, improvement, and research/experimentation experiences.
- Entrepreneurship SAE programs involve ownership of an agricultural production or agribusiness enterprise.
- Recently, a total of 45 award areas were offered, including agricultural communications, agricultural education, agricultural mechanics design and fabrication, agricultural mechanics repair and maintenance-entrepreneurship, agricultural mechanics repair and maintenance-placeme….
- Students are first judged at their chapter level on their SAE program, with winners advancing to the district level, then to the area level, and finally to the state level.
- Selection is based on 1) skills and competencies learned that relate to an agricultural career field; 2) financial achievements, including growth in scope; 3) personal growth and development through FFA activities;….
Applying
Applications are due by May 1, 2026. Check the official site for specific application steps.
Award & payment
Amount: $1,000
Payout: Not stated on the listing
About the provider
Texas FFA Association
Overview
The Texas FFA Proficiency Scholarship awards $1,000 to eligible FFA members in Texas for their achievements in agricultural education and SAE programs.
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Sponsor & application
Information last verified Apr 2, 2026.
Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.