Scholarship Opportunities
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. All applications must be received by 11:59PM on January 31, 2023. This application is now closed.
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. Complete applications are due February 15, 2023.
Freese Scholarship Recommendation 2023
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 2023 Conference in Kansas City, MO. Recipients will also receive an academic award of $1,600 or more. Apply at www.agfuture.org Ag Future of America Scholarships are due by March 9, 2023.
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 will open on January 1st, 2023 and are Due February 15, 2023.
CCFB Foundation FUEL Grants
Are you pursuing training, college credits, or an associates degree in hands-on agricultural career? You might qualify for the Foundation’s FUEL Grant program. Apply or find more information at www.ccfbfoundation.com/fuel. FUEL applications are now open.
The 2022-2023 CCFB Foundation Scholars are as follows:
The Anderson’s Inc Scholarship
Josie Amerio
Champaign County Farm Bureau Scholarship
Clema Parker Memorial Scholarship
Mallory Ames
Chester & Margaret Hiser Memorial Scholarship
Louis Schwing Scholarship
Heidi Brya
Marguerite Winston Memorial Scholarship
Jackson Craig
Duane Strunk Memorial Scholarship
Anna Crites
Gifford Lions Club Scholarship
Campbell Cruse
Clarence & Alma Rayburn Memorial Scholarship
Jada Davis
The Atkins Group Scholarship
Bayer Crop Sciences & DeKalb Seed Scholarship
William Delaney
Leslie Mitchell Memorial Scholarship
Jack & Marjorie Richmond Memorial Scholarship
Karson Ewerks
Thomas Hausman Memorial Scholarship
College of ACES Scholarship
Shannon Flavin
United Prairie Scholarship
Murray Seeds Scholarship
Kia Freese
Nutrien Scholarship
Roger Gish Memorial Scholarship
Avian Gerdes
Longview Bank Scholarship
Alyssa Hamilton
Jennifer & Jackie Esworthy Memorial Scholarship
Parkland College Scholarship
George (Henry) Hornbrook
CIT Trucks Scholarship
Cale Horsch
Richard & Gloria Rayburn Scholarship
Bermingham Family Farm Scholarship
Mildred Luther Memorial Scholarship
Ainsley Jessup
Marie Sitts Mitchell Memorial Scholarship
Erica Johnson
Gary Grace Memorial Scholarship
Leslie Arps Memorial Scholarship
Delaney Kamradt
Murray Family Scholarship
Katherine Landers
Vincent O Green Memorial Scholarship
Sun Prairie Seeds Scholarship
Makayla Learned
Gifford State Bank Scholarship
Ehler Brothers/AgriGold Scholarship
Ryan Miller
Christian Brothers Scholarship
Amelia Nelson
Captain Hank Warfel Memorial Scholarship
Grant Odle
Dale Cochran Illinois Foundation Seeds Scholarship
CCFB President’s Scholarship
Jackson Place
Farm Credit Illinois Scholarship
CCFB Women’s Committee Scholarship
Kyley Rothermel
Champaign Women’s Club Scholarship
Felicity Schaffer
William T Henderson Memorial Scholarship for Horticulture
CCFB 100th Anniversary Scholarship
Randy William Shook
Duane Ehler Memorial Scholarship
Claire Smith
William T & Kathryn Luther Henderson Graduate Student Scholarship
Tessa Smith
Illini FS Scholarship
Mae Thomas
Ben Louis Memorial Scholarship
Destiny Williamson
Joe & Sue Summerville Scholarship
2021-2022 Scholarship Recipients
2020-2021 Scholarship Recipients
2019-2020 Scholarship Recipients
2018-2019 Scholarship Recipients
2017-2018 Scholarship Recipients
2016-2017 Scholarship Recipients
