Seventy Texas FFA students will each receive a $20,000 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo scholarship during the 98th annual Texas FFA Convention, continuing the organization’s nearly six-decade commitment to empowering the next generations of Texas agricultural leaders.
“For nearly six decades, supporting Texas FFA students has been one of the most meaningful ways we invest in the future of agriculture,” said Chris Boleman, president and CEO of the Rodeo. “Today’s Texas FFA students are tomorrow’s leaders, and these scholarships recognize the dedication, leadership and work ethic that will help shape the industry for generations to come.”
At a glance:
- Scholars are from 57 Texas FFA chapters
- Scholars are majoring in 47 different majors
- Some include Animal Science, Ag Business, Engineering, Agriculture Leadership, Agricultural Communications and Journalism
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 towards a four-year undergraduate degree, totaling $1.4 million.
Since its establishment in 1929, the Texas FFA Association has been a cornerstone of secondary agricultural education, where students participate in classroom learning and hands-on agricultural projects. Embedded within the school’s agricultural science curriculum, 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 Rodeo’s annual commitment of more than $30 million to support Texas youth and statewide educational programs in 2026 and a total $660 million commitment since 1932. Additional information about the Rodeo’s educational commitment can be found here.
The 98th Annual FFA Convention was held July 8, 2026, at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Scholars and their families gathered to celebrate their achievements in FFA and the scholarships they earned. You can find photos of the celebration here.