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:*

FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE: For high school seniors planning to and current college student currently attending a four-year school. Up to three scholarships valued at $5,000 each will be awarded.TWO-YEAR/TECHNICAL/TRADE: Students either currently or planning to attend a two-year college in fall 2026, technical or trade school. Up to six scholarships valued at $2,500 each will be awarded.
STUDENTS ATTENDING VETERINARY SCHOOL

The Whiteside County Farm Bureau Foundation is awarding one $5,000 in financial support to a student enrolled in the 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of veterinary school. To apply visit: https://form.jotform.com/233106251437953
STUDENTS ENROLLED IN A MEDICAL PROGRAM AT SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE!

The Whiteside County Farm Bureau Foundation is allocating $5,000 in financial support to students in the nursing, radiology and sonography programs. Details will be available through Sauk later this spring.

Section A: Personal Information

Tell us about yourself
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Preferred Name*

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth:*

MonthDayYear
Phone No. :*
Permission to text phone number:*

YesNo
E-mail :*

Confirmation EmailWhere 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*
ACT/SAT Score*
Year of High School Graduation*
High School Graduating GPA*
Include the GPA scale (4.0 or 5.0).
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 or Minor

Transcript
To be eligible for a Foundation scholarship, the application must include a transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from his or her high school, college or technical school. The transcript must include your most recently completed semester.

If transcripts are being mailed, have them sent to:

Whiteside County Farm Bureau Foundation

100 East Knox Street

Morrison, IL 61270
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Section C: Student Resume
Business-style resume to include the following sections:
- Career Objective
- Education
- Work Experience
- Activities & Leadership
This information MUST be typed in resume format. For an example resume, visit the Foundation's Scholarship Page. Resume should be single-spaced and no more than three pages in length.
Attach Resume*

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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
New this scholarship year, we have changed the format for Letters of Recommendation. The form below needs to be shared with persons submitting letters on your behalf. The form can be printed or you can share this link for your submitters to complete the form online.

Online LOR Form: https://form.jotform.com/260485986598077

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.

ANYONE PROVIDING A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION MUST SUBMIT THE FORM BELOW.
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*
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

Section A: Personal Information

Section B: School Information

Transcript

Section C: Student Resume

Section D: Application Essay Question

Section E: Character Recommendation

Agreement & Signature