2026 McDFB Scholarship Application

2026 Scholarship Application

Please fill out all of the required fields to the best of your ability. Please reach out to us at mcdonoughfb@gmail.com or 309-837-3350 with any questions.
Section 1. General Information
Full Name*

First NameMiddle Initial Last Name
Birth Date*

MonthDayYear
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
E-mail*
example@example.com
Are you or your parent(s) a Farm Bureau Member?
List the name of your high school*
List your high school graduation date*
Name the college, university, or other secondary education you attend or will attend/been accepted to*
Major or Probable Major*
Name of your Parent or Parents*
Occupation of your Parent or Parents*
Section 2. Academic Information
What was/is your high school GPA?*
If enrolled in college, what is your GPA?
Please upload an official transcript from the school you currently attend. *

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Section 3. Academic Honors, Awards, Activities and Experience.

If you are in high school, please provide your high school experiences. If you are in college, please include experiences from both high school and college.
List academic honors and awards. Please include the grade level when earned.*
List extracurricular and personal activities. Include any relevant descriptions if you believe the reader will not know of a particular activity. Please categorize by the following: agriculture-related (4-H, FFA, etc.), non-agriculture-related.*
List leadership roles you have held.*
List meaningful community service and volunteering experiences.*
List any job or internship you have held. *
Section 4. Financial Plan
Please explain your financial plan and source of funding for your education. (Example: summer work, on campus job, work-study, savings from gifts, paid internships, etc.) Clearly convey the portion of the financing that is your (the student’s) responsibility. It is important that your financial information displays thoughtful reflection and planning.*
Do you have a scholarship or tuition waiver for the 2025-2026 school year?*

YesNo
Have you applied for other scholarships or financial assistance for the 2025-2026 school year?*

YesNo
List scholarships you have received to date*
Section 5. Essay Question
Tell us about a pivotal experience that helped you solidify your decision to pursue a degree in agriculture. How will this degree help you achieve your future goals? (Approx. 250-500 words)*
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Student Signature: I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, the above information if correct and complete. *

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Parent/Guardian Signature: I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, the above information is correct and complete.*

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2026 Scholarship Application

Section 1. General Information

Section 2. Academic Information

Section 3. Academic Honors, Awards, Activities and Experience.

Section 4. Financial Plan

Section 5. Essay Question

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