WILLIAM N ETHERTON AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP

WILLIAM N ETHERTON AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP
The objective of the William N Etherton Agricultural Scholarship program is to provide scholarships to eligible high school students who live in Sangamon County and study an agricultural curriculum. One $500 scholarship to be awarded for the Fall Semester 2026.

To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must:
- Be a high school senior graduating in 2026, or a first-year student in a post-secondary school or vocational school.
- Be accepted for enrollment or be enrolled at a post-secondary school or vocational school.
- Must be enrolled in an agricultural field of study.
- 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) scholarships from the William N Etherton Agricultural Scholarship Fund.
The criteria for awarding the scholarship are as follows:
- Academic performance and honors
- ACT Score or SAT Score
- Financial Need
- Evidence of self-help. How is the student contributing financially to his/her education?
- Character and personality
  - Maturity
  - Industriousness and motivation
  - Intellectual interest
  - Moral character
  - Demonstrated leadership
Applications must be received at the Sangamon County Farm Bureau Foundation Office by March 31, 2026

WILLIAM N ETHERTON SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Applicant 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
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?
4.0 Scale5.0 Scale
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. 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 activities (not directly connected to school) in which you have participated. Include church, scouts, 4-H, etc. (Please provide the name of the club/activity, number of years participating, any leadership positions held, and all awards/honors associated with it.
Community Activities
Describe any employment experiences you have had over the past three (3) years.
Part IV: Student Statement (10 Possible Points)
Why do you feel you should be awarded a William N Etherton Scholarship? (100 words or less)
If we were to speak to your teachers how do you think they would describe you?

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

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Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Parent / Guardian Signature

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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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