(KAIR)--$1,000 scholarships are awarded to 55 Kansas FFA students, with several from the local area among those earning the Ford Trucks/Built Ford Tough Scholarships.

The program recognizes FFA members' talents and accomplishments while encouraging their future academic achievements.

Among the winners are Atchison County's Jacob Chalfant, Hiawatha's Kyle Tollefson, Horton's Abby Ross, Onaga's Jesse Fairbanks, and Sabetha's MiKayla Deters.

The scholarships were awarded during the third session of the 89th Kansas FFA State Convention, held on the Kansas State University Campus from May 31 through June 2.