Scholarship Application

2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

For Current College, High School Seniors and Technical School Students
The Whiteside County Farm Bureau Foundation is awarding up to three scholarships to high school seniors and two to current college students pursuing a career in an agriculture-related field at a four-year college or university. Each of these scholarships is valued at $2,500.

Additionally, the Foundation is awarding up to three scholarships to students continuing their education at a junior college or technical school. Each of these scholarships is valued at $1,000.

There is no requirement to be a Farm Bureau member. Anyone can apply. Applicants that are members or the dependent of a member (parent/guardian) may recieve bonus points during the evaluation and scoring process. For more information on becoming a Farm Bureau members, contact our executive director, Matt Lillpop, at 815-772-2165 or matt.wcfb@gmail.com.
I am applying for the following scholarship:*

COLLEGE: College student currently attending a four-year school. Up to two scholarships valued at $2,500 each will be awarded.HIGH SCHOOL: Graduating high school senior planning to attend a four-year school in fall 2025. Up to three scholarships valued at $2,500 each will be awarded.TWO-YEAR/TECHNICAL/TRADE: Students either currently or planning to attend a two-year college in fall 2025, technical or trade school. UP to four scholarships valued at $1,000 each will be awarded.

Section A: Personal Information

Tell us about yourself
Full Name*

First NameLast NameSuffix
Preferred Name*

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth:*

MonthDayYear
Phone No. :*
E-mail :*
Where the confirmation will be send to
Home Address :*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Photo Upload*

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Father/Guardian's Name*

First NameLast Name
Father/Guardian's Occupation*
Mother/Guardian's Name*

First NameLast Name
Mother/Guardian's Occupation*
Are you a Farm Bureau member or the dependent of a member (parent/guardian)?*

YesNo
Farm Bureau Membership Number
Contact the Farm Bureau office if you don't know your membership number. If you are not a member, indicate NOT A MEMBER in the response box.

Section B: School Information
Name of High School*
Year of High School Graduation*
High School Graduating GPA*
Include the GPA scale (4.0 or 5.0).
ACT/SAT Score*
If you haven't taken the ACT/SAT test, indicate NO SCORE AVAILABLE.
University/College/Technical School Attending*
Include the name of the college, university or trade school you currently or plan to attend. Do not use abbreviations.
School Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Student ID Number*
If unavailable, indicate NOT AVAILABLE
College Major*
Second Major
Minor

Section D: Application Essay Question
Answer the following essay question.
- Limit your response 300 words.
- type to be no smaller than 10 point font.
- Lines are to be double spaced.
- Include question at the top of your essay.
Question:

Please tell us about your agricultural experience: Highlight the two most impactful agricultural activities you’ve been a part of. How have they helped you to discover your niche in agriculture? How will you utilize these experiences in your education and/or eventual career?
Question #1:*

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Section E: Character Recommendation
List two people whom you will request a Letter of Recommendation in support of your application. One letter must be from a professor/teacher/principal. The second letter is from a person of your choice. Family members are excluded. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that Letters of Recommenation are received by the application deadline.

Letters may be emailed to Matt Lillpop, the Foundation Executive Director, at matt.wcfb@gmail.com or mailed to the Whiteside County Farm Bureau Foundation, 100 East Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270.

Letters of Recommendation must be no more than six months old at the time of application.
Teacher/Professor Recommendation*

PrefixFirst NameLast NameSuffix
Teacher/Professor Email*
Phone Number*
Individual Recommendation*

PrefixFirst NameLast NameSuffix
Individual Email*
Phone Number*

Agreement & Signature
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this application is true and correct. I also understand that I am a student in good academic standing. I also understand that the application will not be complete until the Letters of Recommendation and transcript are received no later than the deadline date. It is also my understanding that no materials will be returned. This statement will serve as notice that if the student withdraws or drops out of school, the monies from the Foundation will be payable back to the Foundation.

I understand that, if awarded a scholarship, I may need to submit my Social Security Number.

By submitting my electronic signature, I agree to the Terms outlined in the Agreement Statement.
Signature*

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The Whiteside County Farm Bureau® and Whiteside 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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2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION