HCFB Foundation Scholarship Program

$2,000

This program is to provide scholarships to college bound students who major in agriculture, agribusiness, ag related courses or have a general interest in agriculture, and to support students with an agriculture background. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of exceptional scholastic ability, involvement in agriculture, and/or financial need. Three scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $2,000.00 each. 

*Previous scholarship winners are not eligible to apply. 

All applicants must meet these eligibility guidelines:

- Be a high school senior, high school graduate or current college student.
- Exhibit potential for successful completion of course of study.
- Be a resident of Illinois; and
- Be a Hancock County Farm Bureau member or dependent of a member at the time of application.

The criteria for awarding the scholarships are as follows:

- Scholarship - (1) Academic performance and honors; and (2) Rank in class
- Demonstrate an interest in agriculture and agribusiness
- Financial need
- Evidence of self-help.  How is the student contributing financially to his/her education?
- Character and personality - maturity, motivation, intellectual interest, moral character and demonstrated leadership.

Applications must be submitted at https://form.jotform.com/203443912803147 by midnight on March 29, 2024, ALONG WITH A DIGITAL HEADSHOT OF THE APPLICANT (to be used in promotional material), and an official transcript. Photo can be emailed to hcfbmanager@gmail.com. Transcripts can be mailed to:

Hancock County Farm Bureau
544 Wabash Ave
Carthage IL 62321

HCFB Foundation Technical & Trades Scholarship

$1,000

This scholarship takes aim at a growing need in production agriculture by encouraging the expansion of essential agriculture career pathways. Career-driven students pursuing associate degrees, certificates, or accreditations in various technical agricultural fields are eligible to apply for funding.  One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded. Areas of study could include (but are not limited to) precision ag technology, diesel power technology, truck driving and electrical.

*Previous scholarship winners are not eligible to apply. 

The applicant must meet the following criteria:
-The applicant must be working towards a technical or trades degree or certificate during the 2024-2025 academic year.
-The applicant must have graduated from a Hancock County high school and/or be a resident in Hancock County.
-The applicant must be a Hancock County Farm Bureau member or dependent of a member at the time of application.

Funds can be requested for a wide range of educational needs, from tuition and fees to books, tools, lab equipment and more. Applications must be submitted at https://form.jotform.com/220243835809154  by midnight on March 29, 2024, ALONG WITH A DIGITAL HEADSHOT OF THE APPLICANT (to be used in promotional material).