• Jefferson County Farm Bureau Foundation

    RICK CORNERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
  • Dear Applicant:

    The objective of the Rick Corners Memorial Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to college students who major in agriculture, agribusiness, or an ag-related course of study.  The attached application is for a scholarship funded by donations collected through the Jefferson County Farm Bureau® Foundation.  The Foundation is offering a $1,000 scholarship for the 2021-2022 school year.

    To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must:

    · Be enrolled as a Junior or Senior at Murray State University for the 2021-2022 Academic Year.

    · Be a Member in Good Standing of the Jefferson County Farm Bureau®, spouse of a member or child of a member.

    · Exhibit potential for successful completion of course study.

    The criteria of being awarded this scholarship are as follows:

    · Completeness of this Scholarship Application

    · Academic performance and honors

    · Participation in University activities

    · Demonstrated interest in agriculture or ag-related field

    · Financial need

    · Character and Personality

    · Interview with Scholarship Committee

     

    Applications, with a picture of the applicant, must be received at the Jefferson County Farm Bureau® Foundation office by March 1, 2021. 

    Applications can be submitted electronically via this form, or if a paper copy is requested, it can be returned to:

    Jefferson County Farm Bureau® Foundation

    Attn:  Sydney Lay, Manager

    814 Harrison St.

    PO Box 927

    Mount Vernon, IL 62864

     

    Thank you for your interest in the Rick Corners Memorial Scholarship.

     

    Sincerely,

     

    The Family of Rick Corners

  • 1. Basic information

    Please fill out the below information.
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  • 2. Academic Information

    Must include a copy of transcript.
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  • 3. Activities

  • 4. Professional Goals

  • 5. Financial Information

  • 6. Character and References

    Please follow the instructions below.
  • The next step is attaching TWO letters of recommendation and completed by two seperate individuals. These letters cannot be from a family member or classmate. 

    One letter must be from a teacher, and one must be from another adult who can reference your character. 

    If your teacher would prefer to send the letter directly, they can be emailed to jhmanger@jeffersoncfb.org or mailed/dropped off to the Farm Bureau office at:

    814 Harrison St.

    P.O. Box 927

    Mount Vernon, IL 62864

     

    Letters of recommendation MUST be received or postmarked by the due date to be considered.

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  • That's it! Thank you for your interest in the Rick Corners Memorial Scholarship.

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