McLean County Farm Bureau Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation
Scholarships are available to high school seniors and college students pursuing agricultural careers.
Eligibility
General requirements: Applicants must be graduates of a McLean County high school or residents of McLean County. They must also be McLean County Farm Bureau members or dependents of a member. Applicants must be full-time students pursuing an agriculturally related degree or program in one of the scholarship categories below.
- McLean County high school graduate or resident
- McLean County Farm Bureau member or dependent of a member
- Full-time student pursuing an agricultural degree or program
Scholarship Categories and Award Amounts
Award value: Awards vary by student category, from $500 to $2,000 for high school seniors and college or university students. Technical and trade school students may receive a $1,000 scholarship. Each category has specific enrollment or program requirements.
- High school seniors: $500–$2,000. Applicants must be graduating from high school in May 2025 and accepted to an accredited two- or four-year college or university.
- College or university students: $500–$2,000. Applicants must be full-time students working toward an agricultural degree.
- Technical or trade school students: $1,000. Applicants must be enrolled in a diesel or service technician, welding, custom applicator, or other agriculture-related technical certificate program. Programs at regular community colleges are not eligible for this category.
Selection and Exclusions
Selection criteria: Scholarship selection is based on leadership and character. Heartland Community College and Illinois State University students are not eligible for Ag Leadership Scholarships. However, students at those institutions are eligible for the Homegrown Ag Scholarships referenced in the source information.
- Selection considers leadership and character.
- Heartland Community College and Illinois State University students are excluded from Ag Leadership Scholarships.
- Students at those institutions are eligible for Homegrown Ag Scholarships.