January 7, 2010

 ONLINE SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT:

The objective of the Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau® Foundation scholarship program is to provide financial assistance through Agriculture scholarships to students entering or attending college who are majoring in Agriculture or Agribusiness. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of exceptional scholastic ability and/or financial need. These scholarships are for tuition and/or books and funds will be sent directly to the school that the student is attending.

ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE TYPED AND IN THE FARM BUREAU® OFFICE BY FEBRUARY 26, 2010. NO LATE OR HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

• Applicant must be a high school graduate 
• Applicant, applicant's parent(s) or spouse must be a member of Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau® and have belonged for a minimum of 2 years prior to applying. 
• Applicant must be accepted for enrollment or be enrolled at an accredited college, university or community college and applicant's major or minor must be in agriculture or agribusiness. 
• Applicant must exhibit potential for successful completion of course study. 
• Applicant must be a resident of Illinois. 
• Applicant must provide ACT scores and/or previous semester grades. In addition to eligibility guidelines, the following will be considered in selecting recipients: 
• Scholastics 
  • Academic performance and honors 
  • Rank in class (High School) 
  • ACT Score
• Demonstrated interest in agriculture and/or agribusiness 
• Financial Need 
• Evidence of self-help (How the student is contributing financially to his/her education) 
• Character and personality (This is evident through the references that are submitted) 
  • Maturity 
  • Industriousness and motivation 
  • Intellectual interest ? Moral character 
  • Demonstrated leadership 

Previous Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau® Foundation Scholarship winners are eligible to apply again. All comments made by you and your principal or counselor will be kept confidential.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE TYPED AND IN THE FARM BUREAU® OFFICE BY FEBRUARY 26, 2010. NO LATE OR HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

POLICY FOR DISBURSEMENT OF SCHOLARSHIP MONEY

All scholarship money will be sent directly to the school once we receive proof of enrollment. Payment will only be made to the school. One half of the money will be applied to the first semester and the remaining half will be applied to the second semester.

Proof of Enrollment - We prefer something from the registrar such as a signed proof of enrollment using the school's official seal. We would also accept a copy of your class schedule as long as official documentation accompanies the schedule. We will not disburse the money until we have proof of enrollment.

If upon receiving proof of enrollment, we discover that the student has changed their major from what they stated in their application and is not currently enrolled in agricultural studies, the student will forfeit his/her scholarship.

Again, the deadline for all applications is Friday, February 26, 2010. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call the Farm Bureau® at 309-734-9401, 309-924-1151 or 877-457-8881.

 You may also contact us by email online.

Carol Ricketts, Manager
Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau