Scholarship

Alabama FFA Alumni/HomeTown Lenders

Ag Education

Scholarship Guidelines

  1. Recipient must be affiliated with a chartered FFA chapter.
  1. Applicant must be willing to receive the initial year Scholarship at the State FFA Convention.
  1. Applicants must be in the 12th grade.
  1. Recipient must enter post-secondary education during the Fall Semester following high school graduation and the year of their selection or must request an extension, in writing, from the scholarship committee based only on an emergency situation. Failure to do this will result in forfeiture of the scholarship.
  1. Money will be awarded to the winner after beginning their educational studies at a university, college, or other institution that qualifies as an institution of higher education. Money will be sent directly to the institution.
  1. The scholarship may be applied toward tuition at any post-secondary institution, fees, books and supplies, etc. with the intent of becoming an agriculture teacher. By the junior year (3rdyear), winner must be enrolled in an agricultural education program at a four year university.
  1. A copy of confirmed enrollment by a school official at the post-secondary institution must be submitted to the Alabama FFA Alumni Association before payment of scholarship will be distributed to the school. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the scholarship.
  1. The Alabama FFA Alumni officers and Mr. Tim Watson of HomeTown Lenders will serve as the Scholarship Committee. Any questions can be directed to Dr. Barry Bailey at (256) 523-1468.
  1. At least one $1000 scholarship will be awarded each year. Scholarship will be renewed yearly for a total period of no more than 4 years.
  1. After the initial year of the scholarship, the student must submit a yearly application of intent to confirm their goal of completing a degree in agricultural education.

Scholarship Timeline:

March 1stApplications are due

April 1stWinners Notified

Application

HomeTown Lenders/Alabama FFA Alumni

Ag Education Scholarship

Full Name:

LastFirstMiddle

Name of FFA Chapter FFA Member Number

Date of Birth Sex:

Home Address

City: dggg State: Zip:

Phone ( ) County of Residence:

Parents' Names:

G.P.A. ______(Attach a copy of your high school transcript)

To be verified by School Official: Signature ______

Title ______

List High Schools Attended:

Where do you plan to attend as a freshman?

Where have you been accepted?

List your involvement in 4 –H & FFA. Include competitions, offices held, honors, degrees, trips and leadership training

List other activities and level of involvement (civic, church, etc.)

Honors, Awards, and Scholarships

Employment:

Employer Dates Type of Work

Describe why you decided to study agricultural education.

Why do you think you should receive this scholarship?

* Please attach a letter of recommendation from your FFA Advisor.

* Please attach a one page resume.

Scholarship Timeline:

March 1stApplications are due

April 1stRecipients will be notified

Signed: ______

Applicant

______

Parent or Guardian

______

FFA Chapter Advisor

* Applications must be complete to be considered. Complete applications must include:

  1. Signature of counselor and verification of grades
  2. Transcript
  3. Letter From FFA Advisor
  4. Completed and signed application form
  5. Resume