Opportunites for FFA Members
Below are scholarships, internship, and other opportunities available to Washington FFA members.
If you’d like your opportunity posted here, please forward relevant information to Tamara Whitcomb (tamara@washingtonffa.org).
Spokane Ag Expo FFA Program
The Pacific Northwest Farm Forum FFA Program at the Spokane Ag Expo is scheduled for February 5, 2026, at the Spokane Convention Center. This is a great opportunity for FFA members to interact with representatives in the agricultural industry across Washington. If you have any questions about this event, please contact Diahne Gill directly at dgill@greaterspokane.org.
2026-27 Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship
Attached is the link for the 2026-27 Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship.
Fill | Excellence in Ag Scholarship Application School Year 2026-27
Applications are due digitally on April 10, 2024 at 5:00pm for students who are interested in pursuing a career in agriculture. Please pass along to you students and any others who you feel would be interested in applying.
To qualify, a student should demonstrate many of the following traits:
Have above above average academic record or exceptional work/trade experience Have an exemplary record of ag involvement/community involvement or extra-curricular successDemonstrate heritage of a ‘farm family’ or currently working in an ag related businessSecure strong references from the agriculture and/or Columbia Basin leadership community Desire to enroll as a full time student in an agriculture related major Desire to share talents and return to work in an ag related industry within the Columbia BasinSpecial consideration will be given to students who personally (or whose family) works in the potato and/or row crop industry
Thank you. If you have any questions, please fee free to contact us.
Kellee Balcom
Washington State Potato Foundation
PO Box 5051
Pasco, WA 99302
509.528.4144
kbalcom@potatoes.com
www.potatofoundation.org
Spokane Ag Show Scholarship
Dear Regional FFA advisors - The Spokane Ag Show is committed to the protection and promotion of jobs and investments in agriculture and related industries. As part of this mission, we provide various platforms for the next generation of ag professions to grow through exposure to industry pathways. One of our platforms is our scholarship program. We are excited to announce that the 2026 Ag Show Scholarship program is live and accepting applications. The details are:
The program is exclusively for active Inland Northwest agricultural/farm families and their children who are planning on post-secondary education. Area high school seniors who plan to study agriculture-related fields and who can still be claimed as legal dependents are eligible. Scholarship checks will be paid directly to colleges, universities, and trade schools.
Available Scholarships - Four $2,500 individual scholarships - link below
Application deadline is December 15, 2025
Further details and application are available at: