Kendall County Foundation Scholarship Application

Welcome to the Kendall County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship Form
Here are some important things you need to do before completing this form:
1. Upon the merger of the Kendall-Grundy Farm Bureau the two existing foundations were maintained. This application is for the Kendall County Farm Bureau Foundaiton. If you are wanting to complete the Grundy Application, please click here.
2. The following items will be needed for a complete applicaiton:
  - A completed typed application
  - Teacher Recommendation
  - Character Recommendation
  - A signed Release
  - Explanation of professional interests and goals
  - Photo
  - Transcript
The Kendall County Farm Bureau Foundation maintains several scholarship funds. Specific requirements for each of these scholarships can be found on the Scholarship Information Letter available on our website. Please read through the list of eligibility requirements and select the scholarships you believe you best qualify for.
Please select the scholarships for which you meet the eligibility requirements. You may select as many as apply.

Kendall County Farm Bureau Foundation General ScholarshipMatlock Memorial ScholarshipAlbert & Phyllis Wykes ScholarshipStephan P. Bazan Memorial ScholarshipDobbin Family ScholarshipHoward & Helen Koch Memorial ScholarshipRock-I ScholarshipYoung Leaders Scholarship

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
County of Residence
E-mail*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Farm Bureau Membership Number (if applicable):
Years in 4-H (if applicable):
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:
Briefly state your major or field of study:*
Current GPA:
SAT/ACT Score (if applicable):

3. Activities
What high school and/or college academic honors have you received?
What student activities in high school and/or collage have you participated in?
What community activities (not connect to high school/college) have you participated in?
Summarize your experience in Agriculture or Agribusiness:

4. Professional Goals
In 400 words or less: What are your professional interests and goals? How do these goals relate to your future in the agriculture industry or our rural communities? How will this scholarship help you achieve these goals?
You may also upload your response:

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5. Need
Since financial need is one factor in selecting the recipient of our Scholarships, 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 and the Executive Director.
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 :

6. Letters of Recomendation

Please follow the below instructions.
The next step is attaching two letters of recommendation. You will need two letters from two different people. To complete this portion of the application you will need to include the name and email of all those submiting a recomendation.

After you've entered their information, please upload their letters or let them know that their 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
File Upload if Submitting with Application

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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
File Upload if Submitting with Application

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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 Kendall-Grundy 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

Clear
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 a photo?

Submitting!
Thank you for completing the Kendall 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 Kendall County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship Form