The Ford Leadership Scholars program is a result of the Texas FFA Foundation and Texas Ford Dealers partnership to enhance the leadership opportunities of Texas FFA members.
The purpose of the program is to: 1) Identify students who exhibit high levels of leadership at the chapter level. 2) Engage these identified students in a leadership development program created to enhance those qualities of leadership. 3) Recognize the Scholars to build a remarkable legacy for the future of our state and nation.
The objective of the training week is to equip students to go back to their communities to develop substantial and sustainable community service capstone projects.
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Class of 2024
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Sydney Herring
Cinco Ranch FFA |
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Ciara Hays
Llano FFA |
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Hannah Griffice
Goose Creek Memorial FFA |
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Allie Caddell
Stamford FFA |
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Cora Ford
Weslaco FFA |
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Jordan VanWinkle
Sulphur Springs FFA |
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Madison McClure
Cleburne FFA |
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Sarah Beck
Corsicana FFA
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Cody Gonzales
Deer Park FFA |
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Amarachi Uche-Eboh
Talkington FFA |
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Ford Leadership Scholars Selection Process Dates
December 18, 2023 - FLS applications open/Book Assignment Announced (see module below)
January 19, 2024 - FLS application closes
February - March - Selection committee reviews applications
March 25, 2024 - Candidates notified of interview selection via email
May 20, 2024- Finalist Interviews at Texas Farm Bureau Conference Center in Waco, Texas
July 27-31-Mandatory Ford Leadership Scholar Training
2025 Dates
December 16, 2024- FLS applications open/book assignment announced
January 20, 2025-FLS application due by 5:00 pm WITH ADVISOR RECOMMENDATION
February-March-Candidates notified of interview selection via email
May 19, Texas Farm Bureau Headquarter- Finalist Interviews
July, TBD-Mandatory Ford Leadership Scholar Training
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2024-2025 FLS Book Study Assignment
Applicants shall select one of the books from the list below and write a 500-750 word essay addressing the following prompt. Essays should be submitted at the time the application is submitted.
Provide an overview of the book and explain how you could incorporate concepts gleaned from this book during your year as a Ford Leadership Scholar and in your personal and professional life.
Book Options:
- Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...and Others Don't, Jim Collins
- Leaders Eat Last, Simon Sinek
- The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey
- Change Your World, John C Maxwell & Rob Hoskins
- Why Good Things Happen to Good People, Stephen Post
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Frequently Asked Questions
Please reference these frequently asked questions and answers about the Texas FFA Ford Leadership Scholars Program. If you have any additional questions, contact the Texas FFA Office, at jennifer@texasffa.org.
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Past Texas FFA Ford Leadership Scholars and Projects
Since 2009, the Texas FFA Ford Leadership Scholars program has been preparing members to go back to their communities to develop substantial and sustainable community service capstone projects.
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