Grundy County Foundation Scholarship Application

1. Basic information

Please fill out the below information.
Full Name*

First NameMiddle Initial Last Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
E-mail*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Farm Bureau Membership Number:
Briefly state your major field of study:*
Name of Parent(s) or Legal Guardian:
Please list these names as you would like them listed in a press release.

2. Academic Information

Please answer the questions to the best of your ability.
High School Attended:
High School Graduation Date:
Name of junior college, college, university, or vocational school you attend or plan to attend:
Current GPA:
Describe how you think your course of study will benefit the field of agriculture.*
Why do you feel you should be awarded a Grundy County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship?

3. Need
Since financial need is one factor in selecting the recipient of the Grundy County
Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship, the following information will help the
Scholarship Review Committee in its deliberations. The information is strictly
confidential and will only be reviewed by the Foundation’s Scholarship Review
Committee.
Will you work during the school year or summer to support your education? If so, approximate: Hours per Week, Income, and Type of Work.
Approximate percentage of parental support for you education:
Please list the occupation of your parents or legal guardian:
Please list the number of children in your family. Please note how many children are also in higher education :

4. Letters of Recomendation

Please follow the below instructions.
The next step is attaching two letters of recommendation: (reference to character.) You will need two letters from two different people. This is a test of your responsibility. Please include the name of those recomending you and their email.

After you've entered their information, please upload their letters or let them know that letters can directly emailed to manager@kendallgrundyfb.com or via mail to Kendall-Grundy Farm Bureau at 4000 N Division Morris IL 60450.
Character Recommendation

This should be someone not related to the applicant.
Their Name*

First NameLast Name
Their E-mail
example@example.com
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Educational Teacher

This should be a high school teacher, college professor, or advisor.
Their Name*

First NameLast Name
Their E-mail
example@example.com
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4. Essay
Please attach an essay of 300 words or less answering the question:

What are your interests and goals and how are they related to your future in the ag industry or rural communities?”

*Please upload or type your response below.
Essay Upload

Preferably PDF or DOC (DOCX)
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Or type your response below.

5. Now we need a picture...

Please upload a portrait honestly depicting yourself below. This photo will be used in press releases following our selection process.
Self portrait*

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Completing the Scholarship Form.

Sign and fill the checkbox in below and make sure everything in the form is filled out properly.
AUTHORIZATION AND RELEASE:
I hereby authorize the Grundy County Farm Bureau to publish my picture in the event that I am selected a winner and expressly release Kendall-Grundy Farm Bureau, its officers, employees, and ages from any and all claims, known or unknown, rising out of or in any way connected with the uses described above. (NOTE: If the applicant is
under 18, a parent must sign.)
Signature

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Checklist. Make sure you do ALL of these things. Please double check your form.*

Did you fill in all your basic information?Did you upload your letters of recommendation or give your recommenders information to submit letters on your behalf?Did you upload your essay?Did you upload a photo?

Submitting!
Thank you for completing the Grundy County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship Applicaiton. The Kendall and Grundy County Farm Bureau Foundations serve as the charitable arms of the Kendall-Grundy Farm Bureau. These scholarships are made possible through the generous donations of our members. If you have completed all portions of the application please click submit below.
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Welcome to the Grundy County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship Form