2021 CCFB Foundation Scholars
Scholarship Opportunities
Freese Memorial Scholarship
Administered on behalf of the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Flatville, the CCFB Foundation is proud to offer the Freese Memorial Scholarship. Through the foresight and generous contribution of Ed and Helen Freese, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Flatville, Thomasboro, Illinois, is able to offer scholarships to sons and daughters of farmers. Immanuel is committed to rural America and seeks to minister to the special needs of those involved in agriculture. We hope to support needy and deserving sons and daughters of farmers in any area of study they choose. Applicants must be from Champaign, Ford or Vermilion Counties. The Freese application period is now closed for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Ag Future of America (AFA) Leader & Academic Scholarships
AFA provides academic scholarships in partnership with the CCFB Foundation and other community based organizations and Universities. Recipients of the CCFB Foundation & AFA scholarship will be graduating high school seniors and college undergraduates. Applicants should be pursuing a four year degree in an agriculture or food related field.
This year we are excited to offer 2 AFA Scholarships which include: AFA Leaders Conference registration, meals and hotel for the November 2022 Conference in Kansas City, MO. Recipients will also receive an academic award of $1,600 or more. The AFA application has ended.
IAA Foundation Scholarship Program
Administered by the IAA Foundation (Illinois Farm Bureau), the IAA Foundation Scholarship program is a state-wide application process. Apply at www.iaafoundation.org This application has closed.
CCFB Foundation Scholars Program
The Foundation Scholars Program offers support to college bound students majoring in an agricultural or related field. Applicants must reside within Champaign County, or be a graduate of a Champaign County High School; and be accepted as a full time student in an agricultural related degree area. The application period is now closed. Check back here in the Fall of 2022 for the 2023 Foundation Scholars Program application.
The 2021-2022 CCFB Foundation Scholars are as follows:
Gifford State Bank Scholarship
Champaign Women’s Club Scholarship
Gracyn Allen
The Atkin’s Group Scholarship
Josie Amerio
Louis Schwing Scholarship
Mallory Ames
Farm Credit Illinois Scholarship
Marguerite Winston Memorial Scholarship
Noah Benedict
COUNTRY Financial Scholarship
Duane Strunk Memorial Scholarship
Sara Bohlen
Chester & Margaret Hiser Memorial Scholarship
Heidi Brya
Clema Parker Memorial Scholarship
Emma Carmien
Marie Sitts Mitchell Memorial Scholarship
Jada Davis
The Anderson’s Scholarship
Lindsey Decker
Leslie Arps Memorial Scholarship
Meijer Scholarship
William Delaney
Leslie Mitchell Memorial Scholarship
Jacob Felsman
Thomas Hausman Memorial Scholarship
Shannon Flavin
Joe & Sue Summerville Scholarship
Kia Freese
Dale Cochran Illinois Foundation Seeds Scholarship
Sophia Hortin
Mildred Luther Memorial Scholarship
Roger Gish Memorial Scholarship
Ainsley Jessup
Jack & Marjorie Richmond Memorial Scholarship
Mahomet Lions Club Scholarship
Riley Knott
Champaign County Farm Bureau Board of Director’s Scholarship
Makayla Learned
Christian Brothers Scholarship
Emily Lopez
Captain Hank Warfel Memorial Scholarship
Ryan Miller
Gifford Lions Club Scholarship
Cole Mohr
William T & Kathryn Luther Henderson Graduate Student Scholarship
Amelia Nelson
Vincent O Greene Memorial Scholarship
CCFB 100th Anniversary Scholarship
Bailey Parks-Moore
Champaign County Farm Bureau President’s Scholarship
Ben Louis
Allison Place
Jennifer & Jackie Esworthy Memorial Scholarship
Michael Sage
Duane Ehler Memorial Scholarship
Felicity Schaffer
William T Henderson Horticulture Scholarship
Abby Schlueter
Gary Grace Memorial Scholarship
Carlee Scott
Clarence & Alma Rayburn Memorial Scholarship
William Shook
Bermingham Family Farms Scholarship
Tessa Smith
Champaign County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee Scholarship
Alayna Stalter
Richard & Gloria Rayburn Scholarship
Rachel Wilson
Sun Prairie Seeds Scholarship
2020-2021 Scholarship Recipients
2019-2020 Scholarship Recipients
2018-2019 Scholarship Recipients
2017-2018 Scholarship Recipients
2016-2017 Scholarship Recipients
