Scholarship Application

2025 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

For High School Seniors, College and Technical School Students
The Whiteside County Farm Bureau Foundation is awarding a minimum of 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 a minimum of four 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. Applicants that are members or the dependent of a member (parent/guardian) are eligible to 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.

By applying for a Foundation scholarship, your application will also be reviewed by the Whiteside County Farm Bureau Young Leaders. They will award their own scholarships in addition to the Foundation. The number of scholarships to award and their values will be determined in February 2025.

To review eligilibity guidelines, visit the Foundation's scholarship page.

The application deadline is March 28, 2025. To be considered by the selection committee, the application and all supporting documents must have been received by the deadline.
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 Data

Tell us about yourself
Full Name*

First NameLast NameSuffix
Date of Birth:*

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

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Are you a Farm Bureau member or the dependent of a member (parent/guardian)?*

YesNo
Farm Bureau Membership Number*
Contact the Farm Bureau office or visit www.ilfb.org and look under the "myIFB" tab at the top of the page if you don't know your membership number.

Section B: School Information
Name of High School*
Year of High School Graduation*
High School Graduating GPA*
ACT/SAT Score*
University/College/Technical School Attending*
Include the name of the college, university or trade school you currently or plan to attend.
School Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

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

Official Transcript
To be eligible for a Foundation scholarship, the application must include an official transcript for his or her high school, college or technical school. The transcript must include your most recently completed semester.

Have transcripts sent to:

Whiteside County Farm Bureau Foundation

100 East Knox Street

Morrison, IL 61270
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 to one page.
- 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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2025 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Section A: Personal Data

Section B: School Information

Official Transcript

Section C: Student Resume

Section D: Application Essay Question

Section E: Character Recommendation

Agreement & Signature