Scholarships & Grants

Chapter Grants
A chapter grant offers members the opportunity to experience and take part in activities in which they otherwise would not have been able to. One benefit is the measurable impact a grant can have on an entire community. Grants help build strong communities and lasting relationships between FFA chapters and local businesses. Additionally, they offer businesses a direct pipeline to the many talents FFA members possess. These sponsors make possible many unique projects and special opportunities for Wisconsin FFA chapters and members.

Bethany L. Rieth Memorial Endowment Service Project Chapter Grant
Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative Organic Agriculture Chapter Grant
Alliant Energy Chapter Grant

Applications can be submitted through the online form on or before 4:59 PM on March 13, 2026.
Winners must complete the final report no later than June 30th, 2026.

Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded to seniors in high school or students currently enrolled in a university/technical college. Awardees must be in good standing with the Wisconsin Association of FFA and maintain an acceptable scholastic record. Scholarship applications may be submitted through 4:59 PM CT on March 13, 2026, via the online application.

SCHOLARSHIP PRACTICE FORM
This form is for you to put your thoughts on paper PRIOR to submitting your application. This is not and will not be accepted as an application. You must submit the online application to be considered for a scholarship.

All Scholarship winners are required to handwrite a thank you note to their scholarship sponsor and show proof to the Wisconsin FFA Foundation. Scholarship winners are required to show their fall transcripts to the Foundation. They will then receive their scholarship payment for the following spring semester.

SAE Grants

Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs) are work-based learning projects that students develop and manage, supervised by their agricultural teachers. These experiences allow students to apply what they learn in the classroom to real-world agriculture settings. SAEs are a critical part of agricultural education, helping students develop skills and knowledge in their chosen area of agriculture.

The Wisconsin FFA Foundation provides funding to Wisconsin FFA members for Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) to help start or expand SAE projects. A limited number of grants of up to $1,000 each are available to current FFA members each year. Applicants must be current FFA members in grades 5-12 to qualify. Preference is given to those who demonstrate financial need and/or those whose SAE project would be slowed/hindered without the grant. The application process opens in September 15 and closes November 15. Award checks are issued in January. Final reports are due May 26.

Apply for a 2025-2026 SAE Grant Here.

Thank you to our 2025 sponsors for making these awards possible!

Agricultural Education Focus Area Sponsor

Animal Systems Pathway Sponsors

Food Products & Processing Systems Pathway Sponsors

Plant Systems Pathway Sponsors

Power, Structural and Technical Pathway Sponsor