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“The internship this summer was a great experience because it gave me a better idea on what I can look forward to with my career in the future.  It was exciting being on the other side of the agriculture in the classroom.  I’m very thankful for the opportunity."     


- Avery Christenson of

  Davis Junction, IL

Ag Education Major at

University of Wisconsin-

River Falls

Rural Nurse Practitioner Scholarship Program

Are you a registered nurse in Illinois enrolled in a University Nurse Practitioner Program? If so, you may be eligible for a $4,000 scholarship towards educational expenses, in return for an agreement to practice primary care as a nurse practitioner in an approved rural community in Illinois for two years. For more information and an application, go to RIMSAP.com

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS:


​$1,500 Merit Scholarship

​The objective of the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau® Foundation scholarship program is to provide scholarships to college students who major in agriculture, agribusiness, or an ag-related course of study.  These scholarships are awarded on the basis of exceptional scholastic ability.   Applicants may have been recipients of a Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau® Foundation scholarship.  Applicants may receive a scholarship for a maximum of four years.


All applications must be submitted online!  APPLY NOW for a Merit Scholarship!



Application Deadlines:
February 1














​​Jayne and Ken Franseen Family Memorial Scholarship
The late Jayne and Ken Franseen were an involved dairy family in Northern Boone County.  The objective of the $1,000 Jayne and Ken Franseen Family Memorial Scholarship is to provide scholarships to North Boone High School graduates who are majoring in agriculture (e.g. plant science, animal science, agricultural mechanics, agricultural business, environmental services, food sciences, natural resources, ag teachers, etc.) or conservation science (e.g. animal welfare, communications and marketing, fundraising & development, countryside management, ecotourism, ecological consultant, environmental economist & ecosystems assessment,  environmental educator, mapping & GIC, marine conservation, policy & advocacy, program & project management, science & research, etc.) courses of study.  The Jayne and Ken Franseen Family Memorial Scholarship was established following the death of Jayne and Ken’s son, Dennis, in 2009.


All applications must be submitted online!  APPLY NOW for a Franseen Memorial Scholarship!



Application Deadlines:

February 1

​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

WINNEBAGO-BOONE FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
The Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau® Foundation awarded scholarships to the following students that are enrolled in a college or university and are majoring in an agricultural field of study. 

 Lawrence & Hazel McColl Memorial Scholarships

  • Emma Daly (Pecatonica), daughter of David and Carrie Daly, is majoring in Ag Business-Marketing and Communications at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
  • Amber Lee (Durand), daughter of Scott and Casey Lee, is majoring in Ag Business at Lake Land Community College.


 Gary Shedd Memorial Scholarships

  • Holly Daly (Pecatonica), daughter of David and Carrie Daly, is majoring in Animal Science-Comprehensive and Agribusiness at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. 
  • Emma Walberg (Belvidere), daughter of Thomas and Pamela Walberg, is majoring in Ag Business at Purdue University.  


Jayne and Ken Franseen Family Memorial Scholarships

  • Ellie Hildebrandt (South Beloit), daughter of Karla and Don Hildebrant, is majoring in Agricultural Education at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
  • Dakota Schober-Kramer (Poplar Grove), daughter of Theresa and Dale Worley, is majoring in Soil and Crop Science at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. 


Foundation Scholarships

  • Maci McCoy (Belvidere), daughter of Tyler and Dawn McCoy, is majoring in Animal Science, Agribusiness and Ag Education at the University of Missouri.
  • Abigail Muck (Caledonia), daughter of Dale and Suzette Muck, is majoring in Animal Science-Ag Economics at Kansas State University.
  • Morgan Richardson (Capron), daughter of James and Cathy Richardson, is majoring in Pre-Veterinary Science at Western Illinois University.
  • Nickole Ryan (Belvidere), daughter of Jack and Marilyn Ryan, is majoring in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
  • Dillon Shank (Byron), son of Carmen Allen-Shank and Mike Shank, is majoring in Crop and Soil Science at Highland Community College.
  • Mason Yunk (Poplar Grove), son of Scott and Debbie Yunk, is majoring in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota. 
  • Ellie Hildebrandt and Dakota Schober-Kramer received an additional scholarship from the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau® Foundation.


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. 

Scholarship funds come from the support of our members and income generated from interest.  The Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau® Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization; therefore, donations are tax deductible within IRS guidelines.  If you are interested in donating to the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau® Foundation, contact the Farm Bureau® office at 815-962-0653 and we will be glad to assist you in the process.

Donate:


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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​​Ag scholarship honors John Deere dealer


Agriculture and golf were John Buck’s passions. So it was only fitting that after his death from cancer in 2001, that his family and friends would keep his legacy alive by offering educational scholarships in those fields. Buck was the founder of Buck Brothers, Inc. and J.W. Turf, both of Hampshire, dealers and distributors of John Deere farm equipment and golf course maintenance equipment, respectively.

Late in 2001, the family of John Buck established the John Buck Memorial Scholarship for agriculture students through the Kane County Farm Bureau Foundation. An endowment to the Foundation, supplemented by an annual John Buck Memorial Open golf outing, provides funds for two $1,500 scholarships for higher education for agriculture students. Any student in Kane, DeKalb, McHenry, Boone, Lake, DuPage or Will County is eligible to apply. A similar scholarship program has been established by the family through the Midwest Golf Course Superintendent’s Association.

Michael Steimel of DeKalb was one of two John Buck Memorial Scholarship recipients in the spring of 2022. Steimel used the $1,500 award to study Plant and Soil Sciences at Oklahoma State University. Willem Vandermeij of Geneva was the second John Buck Memorial Scholarship recipient in the spring of 2022. Vandermeij used the $1,500 award to study Computer Engineering at Cedarville University.

Applications are now being accepted for the John Buck Memorial Scholarship for the 2023-24 school year. Applications are available through local county Farm Bureau offices, at AHW in Hampshire, or by contacting Steve Arnold, Executive Director of the Kane County Farm Bureau Foundation, at 630-584-8660 or via the QR Code. Application deadline is February 15, 2025.


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