National FFA Scholarships
The 2010 National FFA Collegiate Scholarship program goes live November 15, 2009.
To register and submit an online application, students can go to the FFA homepage at www.ffa.org and click the “Scholarship” link. They may also go directly to the Scholarship homepage at http://www.ffa.org/index.cfm?method=c_programs.Scholarships.
FFA applications must have advisor approval. A complimentary email will be sent to advisors when a student has submitted an application for review. However, it is not necessary to wait for the notice. Advisors may login at their convenience and view the status of all applicants from their chapter. To view applications, advisors will go to www.ffa.org, click the “scholarship” link, then the 2010 Scholarship Application link. Advisors will click the “Application” tab, then LOGIN. Advisors may obtain login information may be obtained from Teri Buchholtz at tbuchholtz@ffa.org or 317-802-4419.
Applications must be submitted electronically by 5:00 p.m. EST February 15, 2010. Required Signature Pages must be mailed through the U.S. Postal Service postmarked no later than February 22, 2010. Note: Applicants cannot print the required Signature Page until after advisor approval. Applicants will not be able to access the Print Signature Page link after 11:59 p.m. EST on February 22, 2010.
Helpful Tools including Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Important Notes, scoring rubrics and sample applications will be available on the Scholarship homepage as of November 15, 2009. A list of specific information necessary to complete the application is on the Application homepage. Students should have that information in hand before beginning the application process.
As always, we suggest advisors encourage their high school seniors and collegiate FFA members to apply early in the event they experience technical issues and to provide ample time for advisor approval and collection of endorsements on the signature page.
If you experience problems or have questions call the Scholarship Hotline at 317-802-6099 or via email at scholarships@ffa.org.