2026 PCFB Foundation Scholarship Application

“To promote agriculture and improve our economic well-being and quality of life through leadership, education, and community involvement”
The purpose of the Foundation is to accept tax-deductible donations that will be used to carry out charitable, scientific, literary, and educational work in the field of agriculture and related fields. Grants, scholarships, or programs funded by the Foundation will directly benefit agriculture in Perry County.

Perry County has a long-established history in the agricultural industry. We are leaders in many farming techniques and technologies designed to improve the efficiency of our operations. Our producers are always looking for new methods and ways to improve the quality of the lives of the people in our area.

The goal of the Perry County Farm Bureau Foundation is: “To assist in the development of agricultural leaders and to emphasize the importance of agriculture in the future.”

The Foundation is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt corporation organized in 2003 by the Perry County Farm Bureau Board of Directors.
PERRY COUNTY FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
The attached application is for a Perry County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship. To assist you with completing the application, an hard copy is also available by contacting the Farm Bureau office at (618) 357-9355 or washperrymgr@washingtoncfb.org. The scholarship amount will depend upon availability of funds and the number of applications received, but in previous year’s the scholarship was for $1,250.

Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible to win another scholarship unless:
- The Foundation doesn’t receive any new applications
- Extra funds become available
To be eligible for consideration, an applicant MUST:
- Be a Perry County Farm Bureau member or a dependent of a Perry County Farm Bureau member no later than the March board meeting.
- Be a high school senior, or already attending a post-secondary school.
- Be enrolled as a full time student (12 or more credit hours) at a post-secondary school to study an agriculture related field as determined by the Foundation Board. (The scholarship may be prorated for students with less than a full 12 credit hours)
- Exhibit potential for successful completion of course of study.
- Provide a copy of their transcript.
- Provide 2 letters of recommendation.
The criteria for awarding the scholarships are as follows:
- Demonstrated interest and experience in agriculture and agribusiness
  - Interest and activities in agriculture and agribusiness
  - Other interests and activities
  - Encouraged to attend a monthly Young Leader Committee meeting
- Character and Personality
  - Demonstrated leadership
  - Teacher’s recommendation
  - Moral character
- Scholastic Achievement
  - Academic performance and honors
  - Rank in class
Applications, transcripts and letters of recommendation must be received at the Perry County Farm Bureau office by March 31, 2026. Transcripts and letters of recommendation can be emailed to washperrymgr@washingtoncfb.org or mailed to:

Perry County Farm Bureau Foundation

309 South First Street

P.O. Box 20

Pinckneyville, IL 62274

Thank you for your interest in the Perry County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship. The winner(s) will be selected by the end of April 2026.
Part I: General Information
Name*
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Gender*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Email Address*
example@example.com
Applicant’s or Parents’ Farm Bureau membership number*
Father’s name in full*
Mother’s name in full*
Part II: Academic Information
High school*
Date of Graduation*

MonthDayYear
Date
What is your high school GPA? (SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT)*
What is your class rank?*
(Your rank/# in graduating class)
What high school academic awards have you received?*
Part III: Academic Plans
Name the college, university, or vocational school you will attend.*
If attending a junior college first, list intended university to transfer to (if applicable)*
Briefly state what your major field of study in higher education will be.*
Describe how you think your course of study will benefit the field of agriculture.*
How do you plan to fund your college education?*
Why do you feel you should be awarded a Perry County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship?*
Part IV: Activities
List the student activities in which you have participated in high school. Indicate offices and positions of leadership you held, as well as any honors you received based on your participation.*
List the community activities (not directly connected with high school) in which you have participated. Indicate offices and positions of leadership you have held, as well as any honors you have received based on your participation.*
Describe any employment experiences you have had during school or during summer vacations.*
Part V: Interests
Briefly summarize your experience or interest in agriculture/agribusiness.*
What hobbies or special interests do you have?*
Please upload a copy of your transcript

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PERRY COUNTY FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Part I: General Information

Part II: Academic Information

Part III: Academic Plans

Part IV: Activities

Part V: Interests