High School Senior Agricultural Scholarship 2027

Bureau County High School Senior Agricultural Scholarship

Due February 28, 2027
Please complete the following application no later than February 28, 2027.

Scholarship selection criteria include completed application, response to essay questions, academic achievements, community involvement, and involvement in agriculture related activities. Preference is given to those majoring in agriculture related fields.

Selection of recipients will be chosen by the Bureau County Farm Bureau Foundation Board of Directors. All applications are reviewed with student’s names removed. Photos submitted and portions of anwers may be used in media outlets if the student is chosen for a scholarship.

An eligible applicant must be a current college student.

Your signature on this application signifies that you plan to pursue an agriculture major at an accredited college, university, or trade school.

Applicants must be from Bureau County, Illinois or graduated from a High School in Bureau County, Illinois.

Applicants Name

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Are you a Farm Bureau member or a dependent of a member?
Farm Bureau Membership Number
If you are unsure, type N/A.
Are you a high school senior graduating in the spring of 2027, and planning to attend college in the fall of 2027?
High School Currently Attending
Current GPA
Please specify on what point scale: 4.0 or 5.0.
College Planning to attend
Planned Major in College
Please also list minor if any.

List academic honors which you have received.
List agricultural or other related clubs in which you belong and the leadership positions within those clubs you have held.
If offices were held, please indicate those.
List church, civic and community activities, you have been a part of in the past.
List agricultural related classes taken.
Describe agricultural related work experiences in which you have been involved.
List Farm Bureau related activities in which you have been involved.

Please answer each of the following questions using no more than 100 words per question. (Portions of your responses may be used in scholarship announcements in the media.)
What area of concentration have you chosen to pursue? Why did you select this field of study?
Briefly summarize your professional goals in agriculture/business.
Describe the character traits that you possess that would allow you to see success in your profession.
What is the biggest challenge facing you today?
How do you see the Farm Bureau organization fitting into your future?
Why do you feel you should be awarded this scholarship?
Please upload a photo. This photo will be used in marketing materials if selected for a scholarship.

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The above information is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge
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Bureau County High School Senior Agricultural Scholarship