WBFB Foundation: Scholarship Application

Application

Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau Foundation Merit Scholarship
The objective of the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau® Foundation $1,500 merit scholarship program is to provide scholarships to college students who major in agriculture, agribusiness, or an ag-related course of study. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of exceptional scholastic ability.

How to Apply:
The Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau Foundation has transitioned to an online application process. Applications can either be completed using this form or the fillable Word doc format (download, complete, and return) available at https://www.winnebagoboonefarmbureau.org/scholarships.html. ALL required attachments, except letters of recommendation, must be submitted at the same time your application is submitted. DO NOT send materials separately.

Your complete application, including all attachments, can be submitted electronically or be sent via email to wbfbmanager@winnebagoboonefarmbureau.org with the name of the scholarship in the subject line of your email. Deadline for submitting your application is February 1st. Letters of recommendation must be completed online or sent by email or mail and postmarked no later than February 1st. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Your application will be reviewed by members of the Scholarship Committee. Selection will be based on exceptional scholastic ability.

In addition to eligibility guidelines, the following will be considered in selecting recipients:
- Academic (performance and honors, class rank, ACT or SAT score)
- Demonstrates interest in agriculture and agribusiness.
- Character and personality (maturity, industriousness and motivation, intellectual interest, moral character, demonstrated leadership)
Scholarship funds will be presented to recipients at the June Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau Foundation Board Meeting. (Alternate arrangements will be made for those that are unable to attend.) All scholarship funds will be made payable to the designated institution. Funds may be applied by the institution for tuition, room/board, and books. Scholarship recipients are not restricted from pursuing and accepting other forms of financial aid, assistantship, or tuition waivers.

Applicants will be notified by email of any scholarship award or denial on or before April 21, 2025.
Application Requirements:
- Must be a graduating senior or high school graduate.
- Must be a Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau member, spouse of a member, or member's child/dependent. (Member must have had a membership for at least one full year.)
- Must be a resident of Boone or Winnebago County, IL.
- Must be accepted for enrollment or be enrolled at an accredited college, university, or community college.
- Must exhibit potential for successful completion of study.
- Applicant may have been a previous recipient of a Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau Foundation merit or memorial scholarship. Applicants may receive a scholarship for a maximum of four years.
- An essay must accompany your application. It must be typed, double spaced using 12 point Times New Roman font, 250 word minimum, and should be no more than two pages long. Essay Question: Please explain how agriculture affects you, on a personal level, and the world, on a global level.
- Transcripts (High School-only if this is your first time applying and College-most recent year)
- One letter of reference. Letter should be completed online, emailed, or mailed directly to:
Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau Foundation
1925 S Meridian Rd Rockford, IL 61102
- Upload Photograph of Applicant (1 MB minimum)- if copyrighted, include copy of letter with permission for the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau Foundation and Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau to use photograph for future promotions.
Remember! Keep a copy of your application for your records.
Questions? Call 815-962-0654 or email wbfbmanager@winnebagoboonefarmbureau.org.
Email your completed application and all scanned attachments to wbfbmanager@winnebagoboonefarmbureau.org by February 1st

Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Is this your first time applying for a scholarship from the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau Foundation?

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Section 1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Application
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Name*

First NameMiddle InitialLast Name
Birth Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Mailing Address (if different from above)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
County of Residence:*

BooneWinnebagoOther
Email*
example@example.com
Cell Phone:*

Area CodePhone Number
Parents' Name*
Parent's Address (if different then above)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Father's Occupation
Mother's Occupation
Farm Bureau Membership Number (Applicant or Parents'): 100-
Name of local newspaper*
Address of local newspaper*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Section 2. ACADEMIC INFORMATION
High School Attended:*
High School Graduation Date*
High School GPA*
High School Class Rank (if available)
No. of students in graduating class:*
College Entrance Exam (Please select type below.) *
Composite ACT Score*
Composite SAT Score*
Community College*

Did Not AttendCurrently AttendingAttending Fall 2025Attended
Name of Community College*
Community College Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Graduation Date*
Community College GPA*
Community College GPA Scale (i.e. 4.0 or 5.0)*
Community College Student ID#*
For fall enrollment: if unknown, type N/K

Section 2. ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Continued
4 year College/University?*

Attending Community College in the FallCurrently attending a 4 year College/UniversityEnrolled in 4 year College/University for Fall SemesterCurrently undecided on a 4 year College/University
College/University Attending*
College/University Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Current College/University Student ID# *
Current Overall GPA (if enrolled at a four-year school)*
Will you be attending the same College/University in the Fall 2025*

YesNo
College/University as of Fall 2025*
College/University Address as of Fall 2025*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
College/University Student ID# (required before Scholarship funds are issued)*
If unknown type N/K
Do you plan to be enrolled (select one below):*

Full TimeHalf TimePart Time
Part Time: Please explain:
What is/will be your major area of study? (Please be specific.)*
What high school/college academic honors have you received?

Section 3. ACTIVITIES
Agricultural involvement (Farm Bureau events (e.g. 4-H Public Speaking Training, FFA Safety Expo, Farm Breakfast, Tractor Trek, etc.), Collegiate Farm Bureau, 4-H, FFA, Grange, etc.) or other clubs to which you belong(ed). Indicate offices held, position of leadership, and activities in which you participated:*
Church, Civic, and/or Community Service activities: *
Briefly summarize your experience in agriculture/agribusiness.*

Section 4. PROFESSIONAL GOALS
What are your reasons for selecting a career field in agriculture, food science, or a related industry?*
What are your career goals?*
What experiences have you had to date that may be relevant to your career goals?*
What additional information about yourself do you wish to share that may be relevant to this application?*

Section 5. ESSAY
Completion of this essay is a required component for consideration of your scholarship application.

It must be typed, double spaced, 12 point, Times New Roman font, 250 word minimum, no more than two pages long, and saved as a .pdf

Essay Question: Please explain how agriculture affects you, on a personal level, and the world, on a global level.
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Attachments:
Copy of High School Transcript *

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Copy of College Transcript *

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Section 6. PERSONAL REFERENCE
Please copy and share link below with your Teacher/Instructor to submit a character reference letter. References may NOT be relatives of the applicant.

Teacher/Instructor Recommendation Form Link:

https://form.jotform.com/243035232123138

Section 7. PHOTO RELEASE
I/We understand that if selected as a scholarship recipient, the recipient’s name, photograph, and other information pertaining to the recipient may be used by the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau Foundation and the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau for publicity purposes. These publicity purposes may be in the form of brochures, websites, videos or displays, radio programs and news releases or other forms of media (including but not limited to social media). We hereby authorize the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau Foundation and Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau to use recipient’s name, publish recipient’s photograph or other likeness, and use quotes attributed to the recipient and other information pertaining to the recipient. I/We, for ourselves, our heirs, assigns, and legal representatives, expressly release and discharge the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau Foundation, Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau, all of its affiliated organizations, its directors, officers, employees, and agents from any and all claims, known and unknown, arising out of or in any way connected with the uses described above.
Applicant's Signature*

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Date of Signature*

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Parent/ Guardian Signature*

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Parent Name*

First NameLast Name
Date of Signature*

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Photo of applicant *

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Size: 1MB minimum. If photograph contains a copyright, please upload copy of letter giving the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau Foundation and the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau permission to use the photograph for publicity purposes.

Section 8. CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSIONS

Please Read and Sign
I hereby affirm that the information contained herein is true and correct. I hereby grant permission to the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau Foundation to verify such information.

I understand that receipt of this scholarship grant is contingent on continued enrollment for a minimum of one year, and providing proof of enrollment. Falsification of any information or failure to meet these requirements will result in the termination of my scholarship and I will be obligated to return any grant monies already received.

I also consent to have a copy of my application and all supporting materials retained indefinitely by the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau Foundation.
Applicant's Signature*

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Date of Signature*

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Parent/ Guardian Signature*

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Parent Name*

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Date of Signature*

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Application

Section 1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Section 2. ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Section 2. ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Section 3. ACTIVITIES

Section 4. PROFESSIONAL GOALS

Section 5. ESSAY

Attachments:

Section 6. PERSONAL REFERENCE

Section 7. PHOTO RELEASE

Section 8. CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSIONS