Veterinary School Scholarship

VETERINARY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP

For students attending any accredited college of veterinary medicine in the U.S.
The Whiteside County Farm Bureau Foundation is awarding a scholarship to a veterinary student enrolled in their 2nd, 3rd or 4th years of the professional DVM curriculum at an accredited college of veterinary medicine, specializing in Large/Food Animals.

The value of this scholarship is $5,000.

To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must:
- Be entering their 2nd, 3rd or 4th year in veterinary school, specializing in Large/Food Animals, in the fall
- Exhibit potential for successful completion of course of study.
The selection for the scholarship is according to criteria such as:
- Academic Achievement
- Demonstrated success in educational career
- Evidence that the student has developed a thorough plan and goal to complete their educational process successfully
- Special consideration will be given to applicants intending to return to Northern Illinois to practice.
Applicants consent to media release of photo and name upon announcement of scholarship recipients.

There is no requirement to be a Farm Bureau member. Anyone can apply. Applicants that are members or the dependent of a member (parent/guardian) are eligible to recieve bonus points during the evaluation and scoring process. For more information on becoming a Farm Bureau members, contact our executive director, Matt Lillpop, at 815-772-2165 or matt.wcfb@gmail.com.

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 16, 2026

Personal Data

Tell us about yourself
Are you currently attending an accredited college of veterinary medicine in the U.S.?*

YesNo
After attaining you graduate degree, are you willing to commit to working in a food animal practice in Illinois for a 5-year period?*

YesNo
Name*

First NameLast NameSuffix
Phone Number :*
Email :*

Confirmation Email
Address :*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Are you a Farm Bureau member or the dependent of a member (parent/guardian)?*

YesNo
County of Membership
Farm Bureau Membership Number

School Information
Name of Institution Attending*
Include the name of the college, university or trade school you currently or plan to attend.
School Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Student ID Number*
If unavailable, indicate NOT AVAILABLE
Year of Graduation*

Name of Institution for Undergraduate Degree*
Include the name of the college, university or trade school you currently or plan to attend.
School Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Years Attended:*
Years Graduated:*
Degree Received:*
Major:*
Do you have other education to provide?*

YesNo
Name of Institution for Undergraduate Degree
Include the name of the college, university or trade school you currently or plan to attend.
School Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Years Attended:
Years Graduated:
Degree Received:
Major:

Employment History
Employer Name*
Employer Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Start Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
End Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Do you have additional employment history?*

YesNo
Employer Name
Employer Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Start Date

MonthDayYear
Date
End Date

MonthDayYear
Date

Official Transcript
To be eligible for this Foundation scholarship, the application must include an official transcript for his or her university or college. The transcript must be from your most recently completed semester.

Have transcripts sent to:

Whiteside County Farm Bureau Foundation

100 East Knox Street

Morrison, IL 61270
List professional, community, and service activities you have been involved in:*
You can attach a file with the requested above information.
Attach list of professional, community, and service activities

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Will you sign an agreement that indicates you are willing to to accept a veterinary position in Illinois servicing clients engaged in food animal production?*

YesNo
Will you sign an agreement to practice veterinary medicine by serving clients engaged in food animal production for a period of five years upon successful graduation from your institution?*

YesNo

Personal Statement
Please include a one-page personal statement which would include your goals, work ethic, and desire to become a food animal veterinarian.
- Limit your statement to one page.
- Type to be no smaller than 10 point font.
- Lines are to be no more than double spaced.
Attach Personal Statement:*

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Character Recommendation
List below two people whom you will request a Letter of Recommendation in support of your application. One letter must be from a professor. The second letter is from a person of your choice. Family members are excluded. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that Letters of Recommenation are received by the application deadline date.

Letters may be emailed to Matt Lillpop, the Foundation Executive Director, at matt.wcfb@gmail.com or mailed to the Whiteside County Farm Bureau Foundation, 100 East Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270. Letters of Recommendation must be no more than six months old at the time of application.
Professor Recommendation*

PrefixFirst NameLast NameSuffix
Teacher/Professor Email*
Phone Number*
Individual Recommendation*

PrefixFirst NameLast NameSuffix
Individual Email*
Phone Number*

Agreement & Signature
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this application is true and correct. I also understand that I am a student in good academic standing. I also understand that the application will not be complete until the Letters of Recommendation are received no later than the deadline date. It is also my understanding that no materials will be returned. This statement will serve as notice that if the student withdraws or drops out of school, the monies from the Foundation will be payable back to the Foundation.

I understand that, if awarded a scholarship, I may need to submit my Social Security Number.

By submitting my electronic signature, I agree to the Terms outlined in the Agreement Statement.
Signature*

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The Whiteside County Farm Bureau® and Whiteside County Farm Bureau® Foundation are committed to equal opportunity in education. They do not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other protected class.
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VETERINARY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP

Personal Data

School Information

Employment History

Official Transcript

Personal Statement

Character Recommendation

Agreement & Signature