National FFA Scholarship 2026-2027

Application Open: November 1, 2026

Application Deadline: January 14, 2027, closes at midnight (based on your time zones)

Thank you for your interest in the National FFA Scholarship 2026-2027 Program.

Each scholarship has specific criteria defined by the donor when the scholarship is established. Please read the scholarship description in the Scholarship Opportunities section to see if you qualify. Criteria that apply to all scholarships are listed below. You will only need to complete one online application; it could take up to an hour. You will be considered for all scholarships for which you meet the eligibility criteria.

ALL scholarship applicants must:

• be a high school senior or college freshman, sophomore, or junior.

• be less than 23 years of age at the time of submitting the application.

• plan to attend post-secondary or trade school in the U.S.

• be a full-time student who is actively attending classes.

• must be an FFA Member.

Before You Begin Your Application:

• You will need the following supporting documents in your application:

• Unofficial High School Transcript: required for current high school seniors

• Unofficial College/University Transcript: required for current college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.

• FFA Activities

• Leadership, Community Service and Work and or SAE experiences

Program Timeline:

• Application Open: November 1, 2026

• Application Deadline: January 14, 2027, closes at midnight (based on your time zones)

• Notification of Selection Results: April 22, 2027

• Acceptance Portal Closes: May 28, 2027

• Funds Disbursed: July 15, 2027