BLOOMINGTON — More than $340,000 in scholarships are available for agriculture students through the IAA Foundation.
“Offering scholarships that encourage students to explore degrees in agriculture related fields is a privilege,” said Jennifer Smith, IAA Foundation development manager. “It is imperative that future agriculture leaders receive financial support so they can focus on their education and begin to build their career in agriculture.”
Agriculture students and Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) members, spouses and dependents are eligible to apply for college scholarships offered by the IAA Foundation, Illinois Farm Bureau’s charitable arm.
Applications are now open for a variety of financial awards including the newly created Gene A. Daiber Scholarship, J. Lloyd and Elizabeth Broaddus Jones Scholarship, Joe and Sue Summerville Scholarship, Kenneth and Kay Engle Agriculture Scholarship, Pat Oaks Memorial Scholarship, and Paul Meints Scholarship. Additionally, the IAA Foundation offers scholarships on behalf of Prairie Farms Dairy, Illinois Pork Producers Association and several family scholarships established to honor legacies and loved ones.
Scholarships are awarded based on involvement in extra-curricular activities, community service, academic performance, leadership experiences and an essay. Previous winners of an IAA Foundation scholarship are eligible to apply again if the individual scholarship allows.
A full listing of available scholarships and eligibility guidelines is available at www.iaafoundation.org. Applications must be completed online by Feb. 15. For more information, contact your county Farm Bureau, the IAA Foundation at 309-557-2232, or email Jennifer Smith at jsmith@ilfb.org.
The mission of the IAA Foundation, Illinois Farm Bureau’s charitable arm, is to fund education, research and charitable activities that benefit Illinois farm families and agriculture.
