SCHOLARSHIPS
WASHINGTON LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP
Overview
The Michigan FFA Alumni Washington Leadership Conference Scholarship helps FFA members attend the National FFA Washington Leadership Conference (WLC). This scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated leadership, involvement in FFA, and a commitment to making a positive impact in their chapters, schools, and communities. By helping offset the cost of attending WLC, the scholarship makes it possible for more members to experience this nationally recognized leadership conference and return home with new ideas, skills, and inspiration to serve others.
Scholarship Opportunities
The Michigan FFA Alumni & Friends awards multiple scholarships each year to help members attend the National FFA Washington Leadership Conference.
| Scholarship | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan FFA Alumni Scholarship | Full Scholarship $700 | 2 |
| Regional Scholarship One per region | $450 | 6 |
| Past State Officer Association Scholarship | $500 | 1 |
| Jack Schut Memorial Scholarship | $500 | 1 |
*Scholarship amounts and the number of awards are subject to change.
Requirements for All Applicants
Applicants must:
- Be an active Michigan FFA member.
- Be nominated by a chapter with an active Michigan FFA Alumni & Friends affiliate.
Chapter Application Limits
Each chapter may submit a maximum of two scholarship applications each application cycle.
Selection Criteria
Applications are evaluated based on:
- FFA involvement, including leadership positions, contests, awards, and committee participation.
- Leadership experiences and contributions within FFA.
- School, extracurricular, and community involvement.
- Responses to the impact statement questions.
- Overall quality of the application, including organization, spelling, and grammar.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following materials:
- Completed Washington Leadership Conference Scholarship Application
- Advisor Comment Sheet
- Signatures from the advisor and student
Registration Information
Scholarship funds are applied directly to the recipient's Washington Leadership Conference registration. Scholarship funds will be applied after the member has successfully registered.
Important Information
Receiving a scholarship does not guarantee a seat on the Michigan FFA trip. Scholarship recipients must complete the standard registration process to reserve their seat.
After the Conference
Recipients are encouraged to send a thank-you letter to the scholarship committee after returning from the Washington Leadership Conference, sharing what they learned and how the experience impacted their leadership journey.
Questions?
The Washington Leadership Conference Scholarship program is administered by the Michigan FFA Alumni & Friends.
For questions, please contact: