Domino’s handing out $100k in scholarships for FFA students

Domino’s Pizza Inc. has been funding scholarships for FFA students for seven years and is announcing a significant expansion of its scholarship program for the 2024-25 cycle.

This year, Domino’s is funding 10 scholarships worth $10,000 each for FFA members who are working toward a college degree in agricultural education and are intending to pursue a career as an agriculture science teacher.

The new scholarship program was created in response to a need identified by FFA leaders and professionals in the industry — the need for more ag teachers to support FFA students and ultimately, future leaders in agriculture.

“National FFA values Domino’s support through their sponsorship and partnership,” said Molly Ball, president of the National FFA Foundation. “These scholarships help cultivate the talent pipeline for agricultural education and continue to develop future teachers and advisors that positively impact the industry and the world.”

FFA high school seniors or FFA alumni in college can apply for the Domino’s-sponsored scholarship by completing the application through FFA’s website by midnight on Jan. 9, 2025. Only one application is required to access multiple scholarship opportunities totaling nearly $2.5 million. Winners will be notified in late April, and funds will be distributed in July for the fall 2025 semester.

Domino’s has donated $2 million to FFA since joining as a national sponsor in 2017. In 2025, Domino’s will donate $500,000 to fund the new scholarship program, work-based learning grants, sustainability curriculum, and workforce development programs aligned with FFA’s Food Processing and Products career pathway.

“When Domino’s first committed to support FFA, we acknowledged that without farmers, there would be no pizza,” said Carrie Ballew, Domino’s vice president — chief procurement officer and FFA sponsors’ board member. “To adequately support future farmers, we need to empower future and current agriculture science teachers. They’re critical to FFA, and the ag industry. We are grateful for the opportunity to do our part by offering this scholarship to those aspiring toward a future in the agriculture education field.”