The LiveLikeJohnny Scholarship Program

OPEN TO EVERYONE, NOT JUST FFA Members

The LiveLikeJohnny Scholarship Program encourages a life of learning and personal growth. We invest in young people who desire to further their education after high school graduation and represent Johnny’s legacy. This scholarship aligns with our mission to support the engagement of at-risk, underserved, and often overlooked young people with the potential for personal and professional success. We also support students who have demonstrated a devotion to serving their community like Johnny did.

Scholarship Requirements:

The student must be pursuing an undergraduate or associate degree from an accredited educational institution, taking at least 12 credit hours per semester without proof of employment, under 12 hours with proof of employment.
The student must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above (based on a full academic year) and will need to provide a transcript copy before each new school year for the scholarship to be renewed.
The scholarship pays $500 per semester (total of $1,000 per academic year).
- Checks are issued for the fall and spring semesters only.
- Scholarship awards can be used for tuition, books, and fees. Checks will be issued to the registration office where the student is registered.
The scholarship is renewable for up to four consecutive full semesters from the date of initial enrollment.

Application Process:

Applications will be reviewed by an Independent Scholarship Committee. Direct Questions to Barbie Mosley 361-688-3552.
Top applicants selected by the Scholarship Committee will advance to an interview round (as needed) before the final selection of scholarship recipients. Candidates advancing to the interview round may interview in-person or via zoom on an assigned day designated by the Scholarship Committee.
Please note that applications must be fully completed, including the one-page essay detailed below and introductory video—any incompletion will result in an automatic disqualification.
Application deadline is April 1st.
All decisions made by the Scholarship Committee are final.

**Essay (must be submitted to be considered a complete application for review): Be personal and bold—tell us how you LiveLikeJohnny and/or will strive to through your academic and professional career. We won’t get to know you any more than what your essay tells us, so don’t tell us what you think we want to hear, tell us who you are and what you want us to know. Everyone has transcripts and activities, but only you have your story.

**Video (must be submitted to be considered a complete application for review): As part of your submission, we ask that you create a 1-minute (or less) introductory video that explains who you are and why you are deserving of this scholarship. This is your opportunity to show us the person behind the application and essay. Your video doesn’t need to be professionally edited or have fancy effects—it’s all about the content and authenticity. Give us your personal “elevator speech”: who you are, what you dream of and what you are passionate about.

Tips for a Great Video

Be yourself: Speak from the heart and let your personality shine.
Focus on your message: Clear and concise communication is key.
Keep it simple: Fancy visuals or editing aren’t necessary—just focus on sharing your story so the scholarship committee can get to know YOU!

When you submit your application, be sure to include copies of your Resume, High School transcript, your EFC from your FAFSA, your essay and a letter of recommendation.

Funding availability may change for these programs at any time according to the Organizations’ financial conditions.

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Please indicate the source(s) of financial support for your college expenses and the percentage you will receive from each:
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Rank in Class:

Date of Ranking:

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Submit your resume/list of organizations, activities, community service, work experience, etc. and a one-page essay describing your higher education goals, career aspirations and how you Live to the fullest. File Size Limit - 3MB per file.

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