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National FFA awards scholarships

The National FFA Organization and Foundation has awarded more than $2.6 million in scholarships to 1,791 recipients. This was made possible thanks to the generosity of 116 sponsors.

More than 8,300 students applied online for the scholarships, with many of the applicants being considered for multiple awards. Approximately one in every five students who applied was awarded a scholarship. The scholarships were available to students pursuing two-year or four-year degrees or vocational programs. The average recipient had a GPA of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale and were in the top 16 percent of their class.

This year marks the 32nd year for the scholarship program, which began in 1984 with 16 scholarships offered. Since then, more than $44 million has been awarded in scholarship funds through the National FFA Organization.

The selection process takes into account the whole student, including FFA involvement, work experience, supervised agricultural experience, community service, leadership skills and academics.

Area students receiving scholarships included: Suzanne Kimball, National Trail HS FFA, America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders/Monsanto Fund, $ 1,500 and Kaitlin Butterfield, Talawanda HS FFA, America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders/Monsanto Fund $1,500.

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