Joseph FFA Alumni & Supporters awards $18,500 in scholarships
By Garrett Christensen on Tuesday, July 7th, 2026 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
JOSEPH – (Press release from Joseph FFA Alumni & Supporters) The Joseph FFA Alumni & Supporters is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 scholarship program, awarding a combined $18,500 to seven graduating seniors and three continuing students pursuing higher education, vocational training and skilled trade programs.
The total includes $8,500 awarded through the Joseph FFA Alumni Scholarship and $10,000 awarded through the Richard M. Surface Memorial Scholarship.
The Joseph FFA Alumni Scholarship is available to graduating seniors and current college students continuing their education through college, vocational or trade programs. The Richard M. Surface Memorial Scholarship supports Joseph FFA members pursuing post-secondary education, with preference given to vocational and trade programs.
Scholarship recipients were selected through a competitive application process that evaluated Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects, FFA leadership and activities, community service, essay responses, and achievement of the Oregon FFA State Degree.
“Congratulations to these outstanding FFA members,” said the Joseph FFA Alumni & Supporters Scholarship Committee. “Their leadership, service, and dedication have earned this well-deserved recognition, and we are proud to support them as they pursue their educational goals.”
2026 Scholarship Recipients
Graduating Seniors
- Camdyn Weer, Oregon State University, Business Administration/Interior Design
- Grayson Hawkins, University of Idaho, Natural Resources Enterprise Management
- Emmerson Hook, Clackamas Community College, Nursing
- Jonah Lyman, University of Idaho, Engineering
- Colbi Cunningam, Montana State University, Nursing
- Caleigh Johnson, Eastern Oregon University, Nursing
- Harley Wanner, Washington State University, Nursing
Continuing Students Pursuing Higher Education in Agriculture-Related Fields
- Lucas Goodrich, Oregon Institute of Technology, Environmental Science
- Devin Schreiber, Blue Mountain Community College, Livestock Production
- Casen Cunningham, University of Idaho, Agriculture Economics
Founded in 1999, the Joseph FFA Alumni & Supporters is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing agricultural education and supporting the Joseph FFA Chapter through scholarships, mentorship, volunteer service, and program support. Since its founding, the organization has raised more than $400,000 and awarded more than 87 scholarships totaling over $95,000. In 2026, the organization was recognized as the Oregon Outstanding Alumni Chapter for its commitment to supporting agricultural education, student leadership, and career development.
