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2025 Ryan Mott Memorial Scholarship

Introduction

Ryan Mott was the 1997-98 Area IV State FFA Vice President form Quanah, Texas. He passed away in 1998 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. This memorial scholarship was established by his family and friends to honor his dedication to the FFA organization and its members. It will provide one student with a $1,000 scholarship, which will be distributed through the Texas FFA Association.

This scholarship is intended to recognize students within the FFA that posses the same outstanding qualities as Ryan. The scholarship recipient will be a person who is kind, courteous, hardworking, and dedicated to the FFA. The person should also possess strong leadership and communication skills (which they use on an individual basis as well as in a team situation).

Furthermore, ACT or SAT scores will not be considered as a primary factor when selecting the scholarship winner. Instead, the student’s personal characteristics and FFA involvement will be the two major deciding factors.

Selection Process

The application will include:

• AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT

• THREE (3) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (one from the local FFA Advisor, one from a community member, and one from a past/present employer (if possible) or a school administrator.

Applicants may undergo interviews at each level of competition. This decision should be made by the local officials. The applicants advancing to the state level will go through an interview process at the state degree check. Applicant must be in official FFA dress during the interview process and when receiving the award on stage at the State FFA Convention.

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2025 Ryan Mott Memorial Scholarship

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