Woodford County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship Application
Dear Applicant:

The Woodford County Farm Bureau established the Woodford County Farm Bureau Foundation in 1998.  The WCFB Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation organized to promote agriculture in Woodford County.  The foundation is funded through contributions by Farm Bureau members.  

For the 2020 school year a $750 scholarship will be awarded.  The scholarship will be given to an incoming freshman or current college/university student enrolled full-time in an agriculture related field of study.  This does not include a student receiving dual-credit courses.  The purpose of this scholarship is to enhance interest in and development of quality education of young people in agricultural and related fields.

To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must:
• Be an incoming freshman or current college or university student. This does not include high school students receiving dual credits.
• Be a member or dependent of a member of the Woodford County Farm Bureau.  (Dependents of WCFB Board Members are not eligible.)
• Career plans must be in an agriculture field.
• Exhibit potential for successful completion of course of study.
• Cannot be a previous WCFB Foundation Scholarship recipient.
     
Consideration will be given to the following criteria in the selection of a scholarship recipient (in no particular order):
• Scholastic achievement
• Participation in Agriculture Activities
• Demonstrated Leadership in school and community activities

In addition to the application, we request
• a copy of your college transcripts, or incoming freshmen will need to submit proof of course enrollment
• One character reference.
• One teacher or professor recommendation


ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE TYPED.  

APPLICATIONS AND ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 30, 2020 TO BE CONSIDERED.

Mail or deliver to:
Woodford County Farm Bureau
117 W. Center St.
PO Box 225
Eureka, IL 61530

If you submit an application through our website, please contact our office at 309-467-2347 to confirm that it has been received.

Thank you for your interest.


Sincerely,

Woodford County Farm Bureau Foundation Board of Directors
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Email *
General Information
Full Name *
Date of Birth *
Home Address *
Telephone *
College/University you are attending *
Projected Graduation Date
Name of Parents or Guardians *
Are you or your parents a member of the Woodford County Farm Bureau? *
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Academic Information
What is your Major Field of Study? *
What is your current GPA?
What academic awards have you received?
Future Plans and Interests
What are your reasons for selecting an agriculture career?
Please describe how you think your field of study will benefit the Agriculture industry. *
Activities
Please list the Agriculture Related Activities in which you have participated in.  Indicate offices and positions of leadership you have held as well as any honors you received based upon your participation. *
Please list Other School Activities in which you have participated in.  Indicate offices and positions of leadership you have held as well as any honors you received based upon your participation. *
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 any honors you have received based upon your participation. *
Please describe any employment experiences you have had. *
Other Information
Why do you think you should be awarded the Woodford County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship? *
What additional information about yourself do you wish to share that may be relevant to this application? *
Disclaimer
To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must:
• Be an incoming freshmen or current college or university student. This does not include High School students receiving dual credits.
• Be a member or dependent of a member of the Woodford County Farm Bureau
• Course of study must be in an agriculture curriculum.
• Exhibit potential for successful completion of course of study.
• Be a resident of Woodford County
• Cannot be a previous WCFB Foundation Scholarship recipient.

This application is not considered complete until all supplemental information has been received by our office. Please call to confirm.  In addition to the application, we request
• a copy of your college transcripts
• one character reference.  
• one Teacher or Professor recommendation

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE TYPED.  

APPLICATIONS AND ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY April 30, 2020 TO BE CONSIDERED.

Supporting Documents can be mailed or delivered to:
Woodford County Farm Bureau
117 W. Center St.
PO Box 225
Eureka, IL 61530
Or

Emailed to: wcfbmgr@gmail.com

I have read the above disclaimer and understand the requirements. *
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I understand that this application is not complete until the supporting documents are received at the Woodford County Farm Bureau Office.  I also understand that if this application is handwritten it will not be accepted. *
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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