SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
The objective of the Sangamon County Farm Bureau Foundation’s Scholarship program is to provide general scholarships to eligible post-high school students of Sangamon County Farm Bureau members. The Foundation is offering five $2,000.00 Scholarships for the Fall Semester of 2026.

To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must: Be a high school senior graduating in 2026 or a first-year student in a postsecondary school. Be a Sangamon County Farm Bureau member, spouse of a member, or child of a member. (Minimum 1 year) Be accepted for enrollment or be enrolled at a post-secondary school. Exhibit potential for successful completion of course studies. Be a resident of Sangamon County, Illinois.

Past recipients may reapply, but no student may receive more than two (2) general scholarships from the Sangamon County Farm Bureau Foundation.

The criteria for awarding the scholarship are as follows:
- Scholarship
- Academic performance and honors
- ACT Score or SAT Score (if applicable)
- Financial Need
- Character and personality
- Maturity
- Industriousness and motivation
- Intellectual interest
- Moral character
- Demonstrated leadership
Applications, with a picture of the applicant, must be received at the Sangamon County Farm Bureau Foundation Office by MARCH 31, 2026.

SANGAMON COUNTY FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Name

First NameLast Name
MaleFemale
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Home Address
City
State
Zip
Phone number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Graduating High School
HS Graduation Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Applicant’s, parents, or spouse’s Farm Bureau Membership Number
Father's Name

First NameLast Name
Mother's Name

First NameLast Name

PART II: Academic Information (10 Possible Points)
What is your High School G.P.A.?
4.0 Scale5.0 Scale
If a college student, in addition to your high school GPA, what is your collegiate GPA to date?
4.05.0
What academic awards have you received?
Name the college, university, or vocational school you plan to attend or are attending.
Briefly state what your major field of study will be.

Part III: Activities/Leadership/Interests (20 Possible Points)

List the activities in which you have participated in high school or college. Indicate offices and positions of leadership you have held as well as honors you have received based on your participation. Include clubs, sports, FFA, etc. (Please provide the name of the club/activity, number of years participating, any leadership positions held, and all awards/honors associated with it.
Activities/Leadership/Interests
List the community activities (not directly connected to school) in which you have participated. Include church, scouts, 4-H, etc. (Please provide the name of the community activity, number of years participating, any leadership positions held, and all awards/honors associated with it.)
Community Activities

Part IV: Student Statement (10 Possible Points)
Why do you feel you should be awarded this scholarship? (100 words or less)
If we were to speak to your teachers how do you think they would describe you?
YesNo

Part V: Financial Analysis Report (10 Possible Points)
How will your college education be funded? (Percentage Each)
Student %
Parents %
Scholarships %
Loans %
Grants/Aid %
Other %

Student Signature

Clear
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Parent/Guardian Signature

Clear
Date

MonthDayYear
Date

A completed application consists of the following:
- This application form
- Unofficial high school transcripts and post-secondary school if applicable.
- ACT or SAT Scores (if applicable)
- Student Photo
ALL MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 31, 2026 TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION FOR A SCHOLARSHIP. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.

Please use the upload links below to submit your supporting documents.
High School Transcripts

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Post-Secondary Transcripts (If applicable)

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ACT or SAT Scores (If not already included in transcripts)

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Student Photo

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