2025-2026 Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association Scholarship Application Form

2025-2026 IFCA Scholarship Application

Application deadline: December 31st, 2025. For inquiries, please email Jason Solberg at jason@ifca.com.
IFCA will award five scholarships - four of $1,500 and one $2,500 scholarship for the overall applicant selected - to college students pursuing careers in the ag input or crop protection industries.
Student Name*

First NameLast Name
Parents/Guardians
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Educational Information
Name of College/University Attending*
Expected Date of Graduation*

MonthDayYear
Date
Current GPA*
Academic Major/Minor*
Total College Credit Hours for Your Curriculum as of End of Last Completed Semester:*

Percentage of College Expenses Provided By:

Please enter percentages below that add up to 100%
Parents
Merit Scholarship
Need-Based Scholarship
Loan
Summer Jobs
Off or On Campus Job
Other

For the four questions below, either answer within the text box or upload a separate document answering the questions. If you wish, you may also upload your resume, letters of recommendation, or any materials you would like to submit along with your online application at the bottom of this page.
1. How do you envision using your degree after completing your education?*
2. What are your goals and purpose in pursuing a career in agriculture?*
3. List any employment positions you have held in an agricultural-related field:*
4. List clubs, organizations, community activities or other activities or responsibilities you have had:*
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I CERTIFY THAT ALL STATEMENTS OR INFORMATION I HAVE PROVIDED ABOVE ARE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. ANY DELIBERATE MISREPRESENTATION FOUND IN THIS APPLICATION MAY BE CAUSE FOR THE APPROVAL OF THIS APPLICATION AND MAY PROHIBIT ME FROM APPLYING AGAIN IN THE FUTURE.
Name of Applicant*

First NameLast Name
Date Signed by Applicant*

MonthDayYear
Date
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2025-2026 IFCA Scholarship Application