2026 Veterinary Scholarship Application

Clinton County Farm Bureau Foundation Veterinary Scholarship Application

2026
The objective of the Clinton County Farm Bureau Foundation’s Veterinary Scholarship program is to provide scholarships to veterinary students who are specializing in the field of large animals and have completed their first year of veterinary school. The application below (and supporting documents) must be submitted to the Clinton County Farm Bureau Foundation by June 30, 2026.

The Foundation is offering a maximum of $5,000 per scholarship, with $10,000 total awarded per year. Example: if we have 1 or 2 qualifying recipients, they could each receive $5,000. If we had 4 qualifying recipients, they could each receive $2,500. Applicants can receive a scholarship for their 2^nd, 3^rd, and 4^th years of veterinary school.

To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must:
- Have completed their 1^st year of veterinary school specializing in large animals
- Be a Clinton County Farm Bureau member, spouse, or child (1-year minimum)
- Be enrolled in a qualifying veterinary school for the coming year
- Exhibit potential for successful completion of course study
- Be a resident of Illinois
- Not be a spouse, child, sibling, grandchild, son-in-law, or daughter-in-law of a Clinton County Farm Bureau Foundation Director or employee
The criteria for awarding the scholarship are as follows:
- Scholarship
  - Academic performance and honors
  - Rank in Class
  - ACT/SAT Score
- Financial Need
- Evidence of self-help. How is the student contributing financially to his/her education?
- Character and personality
  - Maturity
  - Industriousness and motivation
  - Intellectual interest
  - Moral character
  - Demonstrated leadership
Students may be asked to participate in an interview with the scholarship committee. Interviews will be scheduled after all applications are received.

Completed applications must be submitted on or before June 30, 2026.

Thank you for your interest in the Clinton County Farm Bureau Foundation’s Veterinary Scholarship.

Sincerely,

Mark Litteken, President

Clinton County Farm Bureau^® Foundation
General Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email*
example@example.com
High School*

SchoolGraduation year
College Information *

School Graduation Year
Applicant's, parent's, or spouse's Farm Bureau Membership Number*
Should begin with 014-xxxxxx
Father's Full name*
Mother's Full Name*
Part II: Academic information

10 Possible Points
What was your high school G.P.A? *
4.0 Scale5.0 Scale
Copy of Official High School Transcript including ACT Scores*

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Class Rank*
Rank out of number in graduating class (ie: 4/85)
What was your college G.P.A? *
4.0 Scale5.0 Scale
Copy of Official College Transcript including ACT Scores*

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What high school academic and/or college awards have you received *
Part III: Activities/Leadership/Interest

10 Possible Points
List the agricultural activities in which you have participated in high school and college. Indicate offices and positions of leadership you have held as well as honors you have received based on your participation. Include FFA and 4-H.*
Include club/activity, years participated, leadership position(s), and awards/honors received.
List the activities (non-agricultural) in which you have participated in high school and college. Indicate offices and positions of leadership you have held as well as honors you have received based on your participation. Include clubs, sports, etc...*
Include club/activity, years participated, leadership position(s), and awards/honors received.
List community activities (not directly connected with school) in which you have participated. Indicate offices and positions of leadership you have held as well as honors you have received based on your participation. Include church, scouts, etc...*
Include club/activity, years participated, leadership position and awards/honors received.
Describe any employment experiences you have had during school or during summer vacations.*
Briefly summarize your experience or interest in veterinary medicine. (BE SPECIFIC)*
Part IV: Academic Plans & Student Goals

10 Possible Points
Describe your progress on obtaining your veterinary degree. What are your goals upon graduation from vet school?*
Include the veterinary school that you are enrolled in and your status toward obtaining your degree.
Part V: Student Statement

10 Possible Points
Why do you feel you should be awarded a Clinton County Farm Bureau Foundation Veterinary Scholarship?*

100 words or less0/100
Part VI: Financial Analysis

5 Possible Points
Since financial need is one factor in selecting the recipient of the Clinton County Farm Bureau Foundation Veterinary Scholarship, the following information will help the Scholarship Review Committee in its deliberations. The information is strictly confidential and will only be reviewed by the Foundation’s Scholarship Review Committee.
Will you work during the school year to support your education? If so, approximate:*
Hours/week (If you do not plan to work during the school year enter N/A)
Income*
If you do not plan to work during the school year enter N/A
Where*
If you do not plan to work during the school year enter N/A
Type of Work*
If you do not plan to work during the school year enter N/A
Will you work during the summer? If so, approximate:*
Hours/week (If you do not plan to work during the summer enter N/A)
Income*
If you do not plan to work during the summer enter N/A
Where*
If you do not plan to work during the summer enter N/A
Type of work*
If you do not plan to work during the summer enter N/A
Do you have a scholarship or tuition waver?*
List name of scholarship and value. If you do not have a scholarship or tuition waver enter N/A
Do you currently have any financial responsibilities or debt that you are responsible for? If so, detail amount and description of responsibilities or debt.*
If you do not have any financial responsibilities or debt enter N/A
How will your veterinary schooling be funded? (Percentage Each)*
Father's Occupation*
Mother's Occupation*
Number of children in family*
Brothers

NumberAges
Sisters

Number Ages
Student Signature:*
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Digital Photo*

Photos will be published on the Farm Bureau page of the Union Banner, posted on our Facebook page and website, and displayed at our Annual Meeting in January 2025.
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Section VII: Recommendations

2 required - 1 specific to Veterinary program
Recommendations are a required portion of the scholarship applications.

Please print out TWO recommendation forms and attach to your application. Your mentor can either complete the attached form or use their own letter of recommendation following the same guidelines.
Teacher recommendations (must have 2) *

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Clinton County Farm Bureau Foundation Veterinary Scholarship Application

General Information

Part II: Academic information

Part III: Activities/Leadership/Interest

Part IV: Academic Plans & Student Goals

Part V: Student Statement

Part VI: Financial Analysis

Section VII: Recommendations