Perry County Farm Bureau Foundation Tyler Smith Memorial Scholarship Application

In Memory of

Tyler Lee Smith
Administered by:
The Perry County Farm Bureau® Foundation

On August 18, 2006 the Perry County Farm Bureau Young Leaders lost not only a member, but a true friend. Tyler Lee Smith was killed in an automobile accident that left the Young Leaders in a state of shock. Tyler was a very active member in the Perry County Farm Bureau Young Leaders. Three days before the fateful accident, Tyler helped the Young Leaders place second in the Young Leader's Agri-Quiz Bowl at the Springfield State Fair. After Tyler's death, Mark and Kim Smith (Tyler's parents) approached the Young Leaders with the idea of starting a scholarship in Tyler's memory. Money was given by family, friends, and businesses to establish the scholarship. With the generous amount of money brought in, the Young Leaders established a scholarship to be given out each year in the amount of $1,000 dollars. Now in its twenty-fifth year the scholarship should provide strong leadership goals in promoting agriculture. In addition, a special preference will be given to qualified applicants in their second year of college and students who are majoring in Ag Production or Ag Mechanics at Rend Lake Community College.

Dear Applicant:
The attached application is for a Perry County Farm Bureau Foundation Tyler Smith Memorial Scholarship. To assist you with completing the application, an electronic version is also available by contacting the Farm Bureau office at (618) 357-9255, or by email at washperrymgr@washingtoncfb.org. This opportunity will provide one (1) recipient with a $1,500 scholarship in remembrance of Perry County Young Leader Tyler Smith.
Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible to win another scholarship unless:
- The Foundation doesn't receive any new applications
- Extra funds become available
To be eligible for consideration, an applicant MUST:
- Be a Perry CFB member or dependent, or a Farm Bureau member or dependent of their respective CFB if attending Trico High School.
- Be a high school senior or already attending a post-secondary school
- Plan to study an agriculture-related field, as determined by the Foundation Board
- Exhibit potential for successful completion of course of study
- Attend at least one (1) Perry CFB Young Leader meeting/activity to be presented the scholarship check
The criteria for awarding the scholarships are as follows:
- Demonstrated Interest in Agriculture and Agribusiness
  - * Interest and activities in Agriculture and Agribusiness
  - * Other interests and activities
- Character and Personality
  - * Demonstrated leadership
  - * Teacher's recommendation
  - * Moral character
- Scholastic Achievement
  - * Academic performance and honors
  - * Rank in class
Completed applications must be received electronically or at the Perry CFB office or postmarked by March 31, 2026. Mail completed PAPER applications to:
Perry County Farm Bureau Foundation
309 S 1^st St.
Pinckneyville, IL 62274

*no need to mail a second copy if completing online form*
Thank you for your interest in the Perry County Farm Bureau Foundation's 25th Annual Tyler Smith Memorial Scholarship. The winner will be selected by the end of October and awarded at the Perry County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in November.
Sincerely,

Kinze Schnitker, Manager

Perry County Farm Bureau

APPLICATION
Part I: General Information
1. Name

First NameLast Name
Sex
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
2. Street Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
3. Telephone Number
4. Email Address
example@example.com
5. High School Attended
Date of Graduation

MonthDayYear
Date
or GED Certification
6. Applicant's or Parent's Farm Bureau Membership Number:
7. Father's Name in Full
8. Mother's Name in Full
Part II: Academic Information
What is your current GPA?
or GED Score
Please upload a copy of your Official Transcript

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If you are unable to upload a file, please take photo of your Official Transcript
2. What high school and post-secondary academic awards have you received?
Perry County Farm Bureau Foundation
Tyler Smith Memorial Scholarship

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Part III: Activities
1. List the student activities in which you have participated in during school. Indicate offices and positions of leadership you held, as well as any honors you received based on your participation.
2. List the community activities (not directly connected with school) in which you have participated. Indicate offices and positions of leadership you have held, as well as any honors you have received based on your participation.
3. Describe any employment experiences you have had during school or during summer vacations.
Perry County Farm Bureau Foundation
Tyler Smith Memorial Scholarship

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Part IV: Interests
1. Briefly summarize your experience or interest in agriculture/agribusiness.
2. What hobbies or special interest do you have?
Part V: Academic Plans
1. Name the college, university, or vocational school you are attending or will attend.
2. Briefly state what your major field of study in higher education will be.
3. Describe how you think your course of study will benefit the field of agriculture.
Perry County Farm Bureau Foundation
Tyler Smith Memorial Scholarship

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4. Why do you feel you should be awarded the Tyler Smith Memorial Scholarship?
5. How do you plan to fund your college education?
Please forward the link below to one teach for their recommendation as well as to one person other than family to complete a character recommendation.

https://form.jotform.com/253624871847064

*If the link does not work, please email washperrymgr@washingtoncfb.org and we will email a hard copy of the form to be completed.*
Perry County Farm Bureau® Foundation
Tyler Smith Memorial Scholarship

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Dear Applicant:

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Part I: General Information

Part II: Academic Information

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Part III: Activities

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Part IV: Interests

Part V: Academic Plans

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