Farm Credit Illinois, an agricultural lending cooperative, awards thirty $2,500 Agriculture Scholarships each year to high school seniors who will study an agriculture-related curriculum or trade at a college or vocational school and pursue a career on the farm or in the industry. Two scholarships are set aside as Diversity in Agriculture Scholars for applicants of color. Applicants (or their farming family) must live in one of the 60 central and southern Illinois counties FCI serves. The award is split into two $1,250 payments, and the application includes a short 'Passion for Agriculture' video.
Eligibility
Fields of studyAgriculture
DemographicsMust live in (or family must farm in) one of FCI's 60 central/southern Illinois counties; 2 slots reserved for students of color.
Applying
Paid as $1,250 for the first fall semester and $1,250 if the student continues an agriculture degree later.