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Tractor Supply Launches Next Phase of $5 Million Scholarship Fund to Empower Future Rural Leaders

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  • $1 million in scholarships awarded to 2025-26 class of FFA Future Leaders
  • Fundraiser to support the next class of scholarship winners begins today

BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: ), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today the third class of FFA Future Leaders Scholarship recipients in conjunction with the kickoff of the 2025 FFA Future Leaders Scholarship Fundraiser. The 2025-26 scholarship class includes a total of 146 students from 38 states with intended majors such as agribusiness, welding, agricultural communications, construction, fire sciences and more. The FFA Future Leaders Scholarship Fund—the largest of its kind—awards $5,000 scholarships to students attending a two-year program or trade school, and $10,000 scholarships to students pursuing agriculture-related studies in four-year programs.

Tractor Supply Launches Next Phase of <money>$5 Million</money> Scholarship Fund to Empower Future Rural Leaders

Tractor Supply Launches Next Phase of $5 Million Scholarship Fund to Empower Future Rural Leaders

In rural communities across the country, students often face limited access to financial aid, career resources and exposure to emerging agricultural technologies or skilled trades. While the overall educational attainment of rural residents has increased significantly over the last 60 years, it that of urban residents. In 2023, 21.4% of the rural population earned a bachelor’s degree or higher compared with 36.4% for the non-rural population.

The Future Leaders Scholarship Fund is specifically designed to address these gaps by investing in high-potential students who will shape the future of rural America. According to the , among STEM graduates, rural students (29.1%) and their suburban counterparts (24.0%) were most likely to major in biological and agricultural sciences.

“We are thrilled to announce this year’s scholarship recipients simultaneously with the kick-off of our next fundraiser, as there is no greater motivation than seeing the impact of these dollars in real time,� said Marti Skold-Jordan, Executive Director of the Tractor Supply Foundation and National FFA Foundation Sponsors� Board member. “This class of Future Leaders further raises the bar with their unique interests, impressive goals and exceptional academic records. What hasn’t changed, though, is that financial challenges remain a hurdle to achieving their dreams Out Here. For the last three years, we have delivered on our goal of raising at least $1 million to break down those barriers, and we hope to keep that streak going this year.�

Beginning today and extending through August 16, customers can donate at checkout in Tractor Supply stores or online at to support the 2026-27 class of scholarship recipients. The Tractor Supply Foundation, in partnership with the National FFA Organization, established the Future Leaders Scholarship in 2022 with a $5 million commitment over five years, making it the largest agriculture scholarship fund of its kind and awarding 435 scholarships to date.

The 2024 fundraiser generated more than $1 million to support the current class of scholarship recipients, which includes Kaylee Jones from Sandy, Oregon. Kaylee will attend Oklahoma State University in the fall to study agribusiness. She hopes to pursue a career in agricultural law. Throughout high school, Kaylee worked full time to help support her family. Her $10,000 Future Leaders Scholarship will help relieve some of the financial burden of attending college.

“With your help, I am a step closer to my goal of affording college debt-free and being able to pursue both agriculture and law worry-free,� she said.

Wiley Proctor from Aldrich, Missouri, is another 2025-26 scholarship recipient. He will attend Lindenwood University at Ozark Technical Community College–Springfield to study fire science.

“This scholarship will help me achieve my goal of graduating from college with zero debt�.and is going to help me in pursuing my dreams of becoming a firefighter,� he said.

Additional $5,000 scholarship recipients include:

  • Preston Gant from Fayette, Alabama. He will attend Bevill State Community College to study Diesel Mechanics and hopes to work in Hydraulic Mechanics.
  • Joe Horn from Mount Solon, Virginia. He will attend a two-year program at the University of Northwestern Ohio to study agricultural engineering. He hopes to focus on agricultural equipment technology to pursue a career in that field.
  • Carter Smith, from Middleburg, Pennsylvania. Carter will attend the Pennsylvania College of Technology to study civil engineering. He plans to work as a ready-mix concrete field technician.
  • Hallie Southards from Wray, Colorado. She will attend Western Nebraska Community College-Sidney Campus to study avionics. Hallie hopes to pursue a career as an aviation mechanic.

The third class of FFA Future Leaders also includes 54 students who received $10,000 scholarships to pursue agriculture-related four-year majors, including:

  • Elleigh Fisher from North Platte , Nebraska. She will be a senior at Chadron State College where she is studying biology and plant and soil science. She plans to pursue a career in agronomy.
  • Grant Frierson from Paris, Texas. In the fall, he will be a freshman at Texas A & M University studying agribusiness. He hopes to pursue a career in commodity trading.
  • Lillian Morgan from Afton, Virginia. She is a rising sophomore at Oklahoma State University where she is studying agricultural business. Her goal is to use her education to start her own successful business.
  • Kaden Pham, from Monett, Missouri. He will attend Missouri State University to study agricultural management and hopes to work in agri-business and supply chain management.

Scholarship recipients will also have the opportunity to interview for career opportunities at Tractor Supply stores or distribution centers while pursuing their education. Additionally, Tractor Supply has earmarked internships at its Store Support Center in Brentwood, Tennessee, and Distribution Centers around the country, for scholarship recipients.

“The National FFA Organization is deeply grateful for our scholarship partners like Tractor Supply Company for their continued commitment to cultivating the next generation of agricultural leaders,� said Jim Williams, Executive Director of Development at the National FFA Foundation. “By providing financial assistance to individual FFA members, we can help alleviate some of the financial burdens those FFA members may face as they explore opportunities beyond high school that will give them the tools to make a lasting impact on their local communities.�

For more information on the 2026-27 FFA Future Leaders Scholarship, visit .

$10,000 Scholarship Winners (Four-Year Majors)

State

City

First Name

Last Name

Institution Name

Intended Major

AL

Elkmont

Jessa

Usery

Auburn University

Agricultural Communications

AZ

Prescott Valley

Hayden

Morgan

University of Arizona

Agricultural Education/Animal Science

CA

Coalinga

Samantha

Selliers

Kansas State University

Agricultural Communications

GA

Hiawassee

Loftin

Turpin

Young Harris College

Agribusiness

ID

Montpelier

Rebecca

Jenson

Utah State University

Accounting

IL

Fairbury

Kamber

Kilgus

University of Wisconsin - Platteville

Agribusiness

IL

Jacksonville

EllaMarie

Bruere

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Agribusiness

IL

Pecatonica

Emma

Daly

University of Wisconsin - Platteville

Agricultural Communications

IN

West College Corner

Payten

Logue

Purdue University

Agribusiness

IA

Albia

Trell

Amoss

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus

Agricultural Business

IA

Grand Mound

Rachel

Clark

Iowa State University

Agribusiness

IA

State Center

Lily

Henderson

Iowa State University

Business

KS

Bonner Springs

Leanna

Larson

University of St. Mary

Agribusiness Management

KS

Burlington

Brynna

Wilson

Kansas State University

Finance

KS

Erie

Cody

Elliott

Kansas State University at Salina

Aerospace Engineering

KY

Georgetown

Halle

Hudnall

Morehead State University

Agribusiness

MD

Keymar

Rianna

Chaney

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus

Agricultural Communications

MI

Merrill

Kayla

Goward

Michigan State University

Agribusiness

MN

Lester Prairie

Gracie

Ross

South Dakota State University

Agricultural Business

MN

Winthrop

Eden

Messerli

South Dakota State University

Agricultural Business

MO

Bucklin

Leaha

Smith

University of Missouri - Columbia

Agribusiness Management

MO

Dittmer

Macie

Bell

Southeast Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau Partnership for Higher Education

Agribusiness

MO

Monett

Kaden

Pham

Missouri State University

Agribusiness Management

MO

Shelbina

Sophie

Dovin

Northwest Missouri State University

Agribusiness

NE

Blair

Katelyn

Mitchell

University of Nebraska at Lincoln

Economics

NE

Cortland

Reagan

Miller

Northwest Missouri State University

Agribusiness

NE

Fremont

Corbin

Carlson

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Business Administration

NE

North Platte

Elleigh

Fisher

Chadron State College

Biology

NM

Carrizozo

Bryana

Villanueva

Eastern New Mexico University

Agriculture

NC

Raleigh

Colin

Brown

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Agribusiness

OH

Anna

Claire

Brunson

The Ohio State University

Agribusiness

OH

Senecaville

Alexx

Combs

Muskingum University

Accounting

OK

Chattanooga

Ross

Turner

Connors State College

Agricultural Economics

OK

Foss

Bailey

Beggs

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Agribusiness

OK

Yukon

Brooklyn

Beams

Oklahoma State University

Agricultural Communications

OR

Sandy

Kaylee

Jones

Oklahoma State University

Agribusiness

OR

Sandy

Faith

Koester

Utah State University

Nursing

OR

Yamhill

Madison

Gregor

George Fox University

Business Management

PA

Parkesburg

Alison

Fagan

North Carolina State University

Agribusiness

SD

Ethan

Madisyn

Raymond

South Dakota State University

Agricultural Communications

TN

Smyrna

Ella

Hasty

University of Tennessee at Martin

Agricultural Business

TX

Barry

Braden

Herrmann

Sam Houston State University

Kinesiology

TX

Corsicana

Audrey

Libal

Texas A & M University

Animal Science

TX

Gladewater

Joe

Ray

Louisiana Tech University

Agribusiness

TX

Harper

Kinsey

Key

Texas A & M University

Agribusiness

TX

Keller

Makenzie

Whitehead

Texas A & M University

Agricultural Leadership & Development

TX

Liberty Hill

Ellie

Hert

Texas A & M University

Agricultural Communications

TX

Paris

Grant

Frierson

Texas A & M University

Agribusiness

TX

Splendora

Lindsey

Sessum

Texas Tech University

Agribusiness

TX

Wheeler

Landry

Dukes

West Texas A&M University

Accounting

VA

Afton

Lillian

Morgan

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus

Agribusiness

WA

Uniontown

Holly

Heitstuman

University of Wyoming

Agricultural Business

WI

Monticello

Derek

Schwartzlow

University of Wisconsin - Platteville

Agribusiness

WY

Cheyenne

Haylee

Bruckner

University of Wyoming

Biology

$5,000 Scholarship Winners (Trade Schools/Two-Year Programs)

State

City

First Name

Last Name

Institution Name

Intended Major

AL

Fayette

Preston

Gant

Bevill State Community College

Diesel Mechanics

AL

Florence

Kerwyn

Underwood

Northwest-Shoals Community College - Muscle Shoals

Welding

AL

Woodland

Lillian

Robertson

Auburn University

Pre-medicine-Pre-Pharmacy

AR

Gravette

Perri

Miller

Northwest Arkansas Community College

Radiation Therapy

AR

McCrory

Breanna

Dewitt

Arkansas State University - Newport

Dental Hygiene

CA

Kingsburg

Dillen

Picquette

Western Welding Academy

Welding

CO

Wray

Hallie

Southards

Western Nebraska Community College - Sidney Campus

Avionics

ID

Dayton

Ian

Hatch

Bridgerland Technical College

Industrial Technology

IL

Addieville

Makenna

Gabrovic

Kaskaskia College

Nursing

IL

Anna

Katelynne

Heinrichs

Shawnee Community College

Criminal Justice

IL

Avon

Ryleigh

Hall

Black Hawk College - East Campus

Veterinary Technology

IL

Effingham

Margaret

Wente

Eastern Illinois University at Lake Land College

Dental Hygiene

IL

Elizabethtown

Adrionna

Potts

West Kentucky Community and Technical College

Allied Health

IL

Hinckley

Natalie

Wilkening

Waubonsee Community College

Fire Science

IL

Polo

Kalina

Willhite

Sauk Valley Community College

Early Childhood Development

IN

Atlanta

Marshall

Frye

Maranatha Baptist University

Construction

IN

Kirklin

Allie

Clark

Hobart Institute of Welding Technology

Welding

IN

Wadesville

Bryce

Dyehouse

Parkland College

Diesel Mechanics

IA

Garner

Nolan

Rauk

Iowa Lakes Community College - Emmetsburg Campus

Agricultural Mechanics

IA

Garner

Zachary

Roberts

Northwest Iowa Community College

Diesel Mechanics

IA

Letts

Benjamin

Coder

Midwest Technical Institute

Welding

KS

Alton

Addison

Poore

Colby Community College

Dental Hygiene

KS

Beloit

Cole

Jones

Missouri Welding Institute

Welding

KS

Bucklin

Harlee

Tilley

Colby Community College

Education

KS

Burr Oak

Colton

McCutcheon

North Central Kansas Technical College

Construction Science

KS

Concordia

Russell

Alexander

Cloud County Community College

Construction Science

KS

Parker

Madison

Stahl

Fort Scott Community College

Floriculture

KS

Scammon

Madisen

Rand

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College

Agribusiness Management

KS

Tribune

Kyler

Wilcox

Fort Hays Tech Northwest

Diesel Mechanics

KY

Cox's Creek

Maddie

Dieterlen

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College

Medical Technology

LA

Bernice

Jorja

Thornton

Northwest Louisiana Technical College

Instrumentation

LA

Jennings

Cami

LeJeune

Louisiana State University at Eunice

Medical Technology

MI

Caseville

Addison

Elenbaum

Ferris State University

Health Science Studies

MI

Hastings

Kassandra

Harton

Kellogg Community College

Welding

MI

Owosso

Luke

Barta

Michigan State University

Agricultural Mechanics

MI

Owosso

Madalynn

Newell

Lansing Community College

Animal Biology

MI

Port Hope

Emma

Perez

Macomb Community College - Center Campus

Business

MN

Hinckley

Samantha

Reed

Pine Technical and Community College

Welding

MN

Hutchinson

Kellen

Nelson

Central Lakes College at Staples

Welding

MN

Jackson

Jamie

Edlin

Lake Area Technical College

Construction Science

MN

Park Rapids

Bella

Vinge

Rochester Community and Technical College

Radiation Therapy

MN

Russell

Gwendolyn

Serreyn

Lake Area Technical College

Automotive Technology

MS

Jayess

Talen

Boyd

Southwest Mississippi Community College

General Studies

MS

Rienzi

Jaden

Hodge

Northeast Mississippi Community College

Industrial Management Systems

MO

Aldrich

Wiley

Proctor

Lindenwood University at Ozark Technical Community College - Springfield

Fire Science

MO

Appleton City

Aaron

McClure

Iron Eagle Welding Academy

Welding

MO

Fredericktown

Laynee

King

Mineral Area College

General Studies

MO

Mora

Tyler

Howard

State Technical College of Missouri

Automotive Collision Technology

MO

Stewartsville

Natalya

Sprague

North Central Missouri College

Radiation Therapy

MO

Westboro

John

Harms

State Technical College of Missouri

Diesel Mechanics

MT

Corvallis

Baylee

Williamson

The University of Montana

Nursing

MT

Miles City

Brett

Gruba

Western Dakota Technical College

Electronic Education

MT

Plentywood

Tessa

Howard

Montana State University - Billings

Medical Technology

NE

Battle Creek

Gracie

Hitz

Northeast Community College

Early Childhood Development

NE

Blue Springs

Emma

Spencer

Southeast Community College - Beatrice

Athletic Training

NE

Dodge

Joseph

Blaha

Northeast Community College

Welding

NE

Johnson

Holden

Berglund

Southeast Community College - Milford

Not Declared

NE

Scribner

Wyatt

Rangeloff

Southeast Community College - Milford

Diesel Mechanics

NE

Seward

Dylan

Hochstein

Southeast Community College - Milford

Agricultural Mechanics

NE

Stuart

MaKayla

Menke

Mitchell Technical College

Nursing

NE

Sutton

Leah

Cool

Southeast Community College - Milford

Diesel Mechanics

NY

Stanley

Lucas

Fleig

Alfred State College

Diesel Mechanics

NC

Seven Springs

Landon

Carter

Kentucky Welding Institute

Welding

ND

Minot

Gracie

Rauschenberger

Bismarck State College

Graphics Communications

OH

Jackson

Kassidy

Sickles

Buckeye Hills Career Center, Vinton County High School

Surgical Technology

OH

Mansfield

Carson

Secriskey

Lincoln College of Technology - Indianapolis

CNC Machining and Manufacturing

OH

Racine

Christopher

Haye

University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College-VA Med. Ctr.

Industrial Systems

OH

Racine

Nathanial

Nero

Hocking College

Fire Science

OK

Coweta

Kiley

Beller

Tulsa Community College

Medical Technology

OK

Lamont

Christian

Walls

OSU IT

Agricultural Mechanics

OK

Soper

Helen Kate

Clifton

Paris Junior College

Allied Health

OR

Astoria

AubreyAnn

Jones

Clatsop Community College

Medical Technology

OR

Winston

Erin

Mincher

Umpqua Community College

Dental Hygiene

PA

Burgettstown

Mackenzie

Mitchell

Pennsylvania State University - New Kensington

Radiation Therapy

PA

Carlisle

Karina

Hallisey

Harrisburg Area Community College

Health Science Studies

PA

Middleburg

Carter

Smith

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Civil Engineering

PA

Trout Run

Ciara

Kieser

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Nursing

SC

Cheraw

Sara

Dixon

Francis Marion University

Nursing

SC

Pageland

Skylar

McMahan

Florence Darlington Technical College

Radiation Therapy

SD

Menno

Jaxen

Mettler

State Technical College of Missouri

Agricultural Mechanics

SD

Platte

Coy

Bultsma

Mitchell Technical College

Construction Science

SD

Spearfish

Alexis

Hogan

Southeast Technical Institute

Nursing

TX

Hempstead

Cole-David

Wood

Blinn Junior College

Construction Science

TX

Howe

Tysen

Larson

Southeastern Oklahoma State University at Grayson College South Campus

Electrical Engineering

UT

Cedar

Eliza

Heaton

Evans Hairstyling College - Cedar City

Cosmetology

VA

Mount Solon

Joe

Horn

University of Northwestern Ohio

Agricultural Engineering

VA

Penhook

Layla

Willie

Ferrum College

Environmental Science

WA

Kennewick

Drew

Sagaser

Columbia Basin College

Fire Science

WV

Glenwood

Emma

Deal

Marshall University

Nursing

WV

Martinsburg

Addison

James

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

Nursing

WI

Sparta

Taylor

Schendel

Western Technical College

Business Administration

WY

Laramie

Sommer

Nitchman

WyoTech - Laramie

Welding

About Tractor Supply Company

For more than 85 years, Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: ) has been passionate about serving the needs of recreational farmers, ranchers, homeowners, gardeners, pet enthusiasts and all those who enjoy living Life Out Here. Tractor Supply is the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S., ranking 296 on the Fortune 500. The Company’s more than 52,000 Team Members are known for delivering legendary service and helping customers pursue their passions, whether that means being closer to the land, taking care of animals or living a hands-on, DIY lifestyle. In store and online, Tractor Supply provides what customers need � anytime, anywhere, any way they choose at the low prices they deserve.

As part of the Company’s commitment to caring for animals of all kinds, Tractor Supply is proud to include , a pet specialty retailer, and , a leading online pet pharmacy, in its family of brands. Together, Tractor Supply is able to provide comprehensive solutions for pet care, livestock wellness and rural living, ensuring customers and their animals thrive. From its stores to the customer’s doorstep, Tractor Supply is here to serve and support Life Out Here.

As of June 28, 2025, the Company operated 2,335 Tractor Supply stores in 49 states and 207 Petsense by Tractor Supply stores in 23 states. For more information, visit and .

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