This application is for a Washington County Farm Bureau Foundation General Scholarship. Students pursing a 2-year, 4-year or Vocational Degree are encouraged to apply. To assist you with completing the application, a hard copy version is also available by contacting the Farm Bureau office at (618) 327-3081, or by email at washcfb@washingtoncfb.org. The number and dollar amount of Foundation scholarships awarded will vary depending upon the number of applicants received and the availability of funds, but last year’s scholarship amounts were $1,500 each. Scholarship checks will be presented at the Washington CFB Annual Meeting in January 2025, following submission of transcripts from the fall 2024 semester of college. Recipients failing to submit transcripts by March 1, 2025, will forfeit their scholarship and have to reapply.
Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible to win another scholarship unless:
· The Foundation does not receive any new applications
· Extra funds become available
To be eligible for consideration, an applicant MUST:
· Be a Washington County Farm Bureau member or a member’s dependent no later than the March board meeting
· Be a high school senior or already attending a post-secondary school
· Be enrolled full-time (12 hours) at a post-secondary school to study an agriculture-related field, as determined by the Foundation Board.
· Exhibit potential for successful completion of course of study. This requires the student maintain a GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
· Be a resident of Washington County, Illinois
. Attend 1 Washington County Farm Bureau Event before March 2025
. Attend 1 Washington County Farm Bureau Young Leader event before March 2025
. Provide a copy of your transcript and 2 letters of recommendation.
The criteria for awarding the scholarships are as follows:
· Demonstrated interest and experience in agriculture and agribusiness
· Character and Personality
* Demonstrated leadership
* Maturity and moral character
* Intellectual interests
* Industriousness and motivation
· Scholastic Achievement
* Academic performance and honors
* Rank in class
* ACT/SAT scores
Applications, transcript and two letters of recommendation must be received by the Washington County Farm Bureau office by March 31, 2024. Transcripts and letters of recommendation can be emailed to washperrymgr@washingtoncfb.org or mailed to:
Washington County Farm Bureau
P.O. Box 112
Nashville, IL 62263