2026-27 McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation Recommendation Form Logo

  • McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation & McLean County Beef Association Scholarship Recommendation Form

  • McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation & McLean County Beef Association offer scholarships to local students.

    Scholarship selection criteria:

    1. Interest in an agriculture-related career
    2. Leadership – involvement in school and community activities (including 4-H and FFA), volunteerism, honors and awards and professional experience.
    3. Character - Applicants should be of exemplary character, demonstrate leadership in school and community, exhibit a strong work ethic and serve as a positive role model

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     The submission deadline is Feb. 1, 2026

  • Section 1: Personal Data

    This personal identifying data will not be included when the applications are judged

  • Section 2: Recommendation

  • Please make No References to your name, the applicant’s name or the hometown/school of the applicant in your answers to the following questions. (For example use generic references to "School," "Applicant," and "4-H Club" or "FFA Chapter" instead of specific names) 

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  • Leadership skills: Based on your observation of the applicant in a leadership, volunteer and/or employment role, please rate him/her in the following areas:

     

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  • Leadership Experience: Based on your knowledge of the applicant, describe their involvement in school, community, volunteer or other organizations. Be sure to include any leadership roles and achievements.

     

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  • Professional Potential: Based on your knowledge of the applicant, describe their interest in pursuing a career related to agriculture and any strengths that you believe will contribute to their success.

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  • Additional comments: Please use this space to make any additional comments about the applicant’s qualifications for this scholarship.

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  • Section 3: E-Signature

  • I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this recommendation is true and accurate.

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  • McLean County Farm Bureau® and McLean 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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