Graduating?!
Now What?
From choosing a career path to scholarship applications life after high school can be overwhelming. CA FFA News is here to
help! Thinking of teaching Ag? We have summarized the Ag Ed Credential programs in California. Looking to continue the
FFA experience after high school? Joining an Alumni Association or Collegiate FFA chapter may be just what you are looking
for. Below we have also highlighted a handful of ag scholarship resources as well as a couple one-stop-shop scholarship sites.
National FFA
Scholarship Search Engines
Join a family of over 800 Ag teachers
across the State of California. Demand for
Ag teachers remains high year after year
and will only continue to grow as retirees
leave the profession. The Colleges below
offer Ag Teaching Credential programs.
In 2016, the National FFA Organization
awarded $2.2 million in scholarships
designed to fit the diversity of our
applicants. Scholarships are sponsored
by businesses and individuals through the
National FFA Foundation and are given
for a wide variety of experiences, career
goals and higher education plans.
www.scholarshipowl.com
www.csupomona.edu/agsci
Teach Agriculture
www.aged.calpoly.edu
www.csuchico.edu/ag
The selection process takes into account
the whole student - FFA involvement,
work experience, Supervised Agricultural
Experience (SAE), community service,
leadership skills, and academics.
More than 1,800 scholarships are
available.
www.ffa.org/participate/scholarships
Friends of the CA State Fair
The Friends of the California State Fair
Scholarship Program is a collaborative
effort between the Friends of the
California State Fair, the California
Exposition and State Fair, the California
State Fair Agricultural Advisory Council,
the Ironstone Concours D’Elegance
Foundation, Blue Diamond Growers, and
Western Fairs Association. This program
seeks to motivate well-rounded, high
academic achievers. Multiple scholarships
are awarded for 14 categories ranging
from $1,000 – $2,500 each.
www.castatefair.org/friends-of-thecalifornia-state-fair-scholarship-program
California Farm Bureau
www.education.ucdavis.edu/agricultural-education
www.fresnostate.edu/jcast/asae/
The California Farm Bureau Scholarship
Foundation was organized to give aid to
students with a desire to pursue a career in
the agricultural industry. The scholarships
are awarded annually based upon
academic achievement, career goals,
extracurricular activities, determination,
leadership skills, and a commitment to
study agriculture.
www.scholarships.com
Collegiate FFA
Continuing the FFA Experience | Alumni & Collegiate FFA
Be sure to take a peak at page six to
learn more about the perks of being an
Ag Teacher.
“Ag Friendly” Scholarships
Ag Teaching Credential
www.cfbf.com/scholarship-foundation
Collegiate FFA members have made
a difference on their campuses and
in communities, since 1931, through
leadership and service.
Collegiate FFA Vision Statement
Collegiate FFA empowers values-driven
pre-professionals to lead and serve in
schools, businesses and communities.
Collegiate FFA Mission Statement
FFA makes a positive difference in the lives
of students by developing their potential
for premier leadership, personal growth
and career success through agricultural
education.
Collegiate FFA Purpose Statement
Collegiate FFA enhances the collegiate
experience
through
service
and
engagement to create premier leaders,
enable personal growth and ensure
career success.
www.ffa.org/participate/collegiate
FFA Alumni Association
FFA relies on alumni members for help
with recruiting students and raising funds
for chapter activities and scholarships.
FFA Alumni also assist at FFA camps
and conferences, the National FFA
Convention & Expo and other personal
development programs.
Through their commitment to FFA and
agricultural education, FFA Alumni help
guide the students in their communities
down the path to success.
www.calaged.org/Join-Alumni
If a local Alumni Affiliate is not available
in your area, start one! All it takes is a
passion for FFA, ten members, and the
paperwork to make it official.
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California FFANEWS • Page 8 • Winter 2016