Giving
The funds for the scholarship awards come from the generosity of our members and local agribusinesses. If you would like to make a contribution to the Foundation for the purpose of providing scholarships, we would encourage you to do so. (The Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization; therefore, your donation is tax deductible with in IRS guidelines.)
If you would be interested in donating to the Foundation, contact the Farm Bureau office at 815/962-0653 and we will be glad to assist you in the process.
Scholarships
PURPOSE:
To provide scholarships to college students who major in agriculture, agribusiness, or ag-related course of study.
ELIGIBILITY:
- Member, Spouse, or dependent of a member of the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau (minimum of one full year)
- Must be a resident of Boone or Winnebago County, IL.
- A high school graduate
- Must be accepted for enrollment or be enrolled at an accredited college, university, or community college.
- Must exhibit potential for successful completion of study.
DUE DATE:
All applications must be returned or postmarked by February 1st.
Return completed applications to:
Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau Foundation
Attn: Scholarship Committee
1925 S Meridian Road
Rockford IL 61102
2021 Foundation Scholarships Awarded
The Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau® Foundation awarded thirteen, $1,500 scholarships and three additional $500 scholarships. These scholarships are for students of Farm Bureau members that are enrolled in a college or university and are majoring in an agricultural field of study.
Lawrence & Hazel McColl Memorial Scholarships
Holly Black of Rockton will be a senior at the University of South Dakota majoring in Biology and Sustainability (Environmental Science). Holly is the daughter of Mike and Ann Black.
Genevieve Ellingson of Poplar Grove will be a junior at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign majoring in Crop Sciences/Plant Biotechnology. Genevieve is the daughter of John and Antoinette Ellingson.
Gary Shedd Memorial Scholarships
Brady Dolan of Durand will be a freshman at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign majoring in Agribusiness/Ag Marketing. Brady is the son of Ben and Darcie Dolan.
Cody Richardson of Durand will be a sophomore at Highland Community majoring in Crop and Soil Science. He is the son of Jerry and Nicole Richardson.
$1,500 Scholarships
Alena Asche of Pecatonica will be a sophomore at Highland Community College majoring in Agribusiness. Alena is the daughter of Allen and Mary Asche.
Kaitlin Asche of Pecatonica will be a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville majoring in Agribusiness. Kaitlin is also the daughter of Allen and Mary Asche.
Chloe Gustafson of Belvidere will be a senior at Iowa State University majoring in Agriculture Education. Chloe is the daughter of John & Karrie Gustafson.
Madeline Rathburn of Belvidere will be a sophomore at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign majoring in Crop Science/Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology. Madeline is the daughter of Michael and Martha Rathburn.
Emma Richardson of Capron will be a sophomore at Black Hawk College-East majoring in Animal Science/Genetics. Emma is the daughter of Jamie and Cathy Richardson.
Nickole Ryan of Belvidere will be a freshman majoring in Animal Science/Pre-Vet Medicine. Nickole is the daughter of John and Marilyn Ryan.
Lindsay Ward of Rockton will be a senior at University of Wisconsin-Platteville majoring in Agribusiness with a minor in Soil and Crop Science. Lindsay is the daughter of Bradley and Sheryl Ward.
Mason Yunk of Poplar Grove will be a senior at Iowa State University majoring in Animal Science/ Pre-Vet Medicine. Mason is the son of Scott and Debbie Yunk.
$500 Scholarships
Rebecca Baird of Durand will be a junior at Iowa State majoring in Natural Resources Ecology and Management Forestry. Rebecca is the daughter of David and Reita Baird.
Travis Jacobs of Pecatonica will be a junior at Highland Community College majoring in Agricultural Management/Crop and Soil Science. Travis is the son of Todd and Debbie Jacobs.
We want to congratulate each of the scholarship recipients and wish them the very best as they pursue their degrees. The Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau Foundation is proud to be able to assist these students with their college education.
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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
$1,500 Scholarship Application- word
$1,500 Scholarship Application- pdf
Application Deadline:
February 1
2021 Scholarship Recipients
Winnebago-Boone
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“The support of the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau Foundation allowed me to choose a school based on the quality of program, not the cost. It guaranteed me a top-notch undergraduate education. The scholarship also meant I could graduate from my undergrad and move on to accomplish my graduate school and career goals without the looming cloud of student debt repayment.”
- Jessica Bubert of Roscoe, IL
Corn Breeder- AgReliant Genetics
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If you would like to help support agricultural education through Agriculture in the Classroom or scholarships, please send donations to:
Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau Foundation
1925 S Meridian Road
Rockford IL 61102
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