2021 Scholarships
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.
NOTE: The application process has changed. Please pay special attention to be sure your application is complete. This application is now closed.
Other Scholarship Opportunities Available from the CCFB Foundation
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. This application is now closed.
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 2021 Conference in Kansas City, MO. Recipients will also receive an academic award of $1,600 or more.
The Foundation will also be awarding two Conference Attendance-only Scholarships which include AFA Leaders Conference registration, meals and hotel for November 2021 Conference in Kansas City, MO. (If you are a past AFA attendee you need not apply for this award. Please email Kirk@ccfarmbureau.com and tell us that you’d like to be considered for this award.)
Apply at www.agfuture.org/scholarships. Applications are now being accepted and are due in full by March 10, 2021.
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 is now closed.
The 2020-2021 CCFB Foundation Scholars are as follows:
The Anderson’s Scholarship
CCFB Women’s Committee Scholarship
Gracyn Allen
Captain Hank Warfel Memorial Scholarship
Josie Amerio
The Gifford Bank Scholarship
Mallory Ames
Vincent Greene Memorial Scholarship
Ag Future of America Leadership Scholarship
Noah Benedict
Duane Strunk Memorial Scholarship
Jack & Marjorie Richmond Scholarship
Emily Bluhm
Farm Credit Illinois Scholarship
Sara Bohlen
Murray Seed Scholarship
Andrew Borbely
Clema Parker Memorial Scholarship
Heidi Brya
Marguerite Winston Memorial Scholarship
Emma Carmien
Clarence & Alma Rayburn Memorial Scholarship
Jada Davis
Syngenta Scholarship
Champaign County Farm Bureau Scholarship
Lindsey Decker
Illini FS Scholarship
Jacob Felsman
Thomas Hausman Memorial Scholarship
Kia Freese
Joe & Sue Summerville Scholarship
Maddie Fugate
Louis Schwing Scholarship
Evan Herriott
Matthew Prather Memorial Scholarship
Grace Holben
CCFB 100th Anniversary Scholarship
Meijer Scholarship
Sophia Hortin
Richard & Gloria Rayburn Scholarship
Bermingham Family Farms Scholarship
Savannah Hughes
Ag Future of America Leadership Scholarship
Ainsley Jessup
Ben Louis Memorial Scholarship
Erica Johnson
Mildred Luther Memorial Scholarship
Riley Knott
Longview Bank Scholarship
COUNTRY Financial Scholarship
Emmanuel Lutes
Duane Ehler Memorial Scholarship
Rachel Mihm
Champaign Women’s Club Scholarship
Ryan Miller
Christian Brothers Scholarship
Madison Mitchell
Leslie Mitchell Memorial Scholarship
CIT Trucks Scholarship
Cole Mohr
Bayer Crop Science & DeKalb Seeds Scholarship
Bethany Musick
Murray Family Scholarship
Megan Myerscough
William & Kathryn Luther Henderson Graduate Student Scholarship
Bailey Parks-Moore
Gary Grace Memorial Scholarship
Allie Place
Dr. David & Sharron Mies Scholarship
Dale Cochran Illinois Foundation Seeds Scholarship
Calli Robinson
Roger Gish Memorial Scholarship
Carson Robinson
Nutrien Scholarship
Josie Runck
Leslie Arps Memorial Scholarship
Abby Schleuter
Chester & Margaret Hiser Memorial Scholarship
Carlee Scott
Mahomet Lions Club Scholarship
Claire Smith
CCFB President’s Scholarship
Alayna Stalter
The Atkin’s Group Scholarship
Jenna Straub
AgriGold Scholarship
Kylie Terven
Marie Sitts Mitchell Memorial Scholarship
Lexie Wilken
Ehler Brothers/BASF Scholarship
Riley Williams
Gifford Lions Club Scholarship
Maddie Wilson
Jennifer & Jackie Esworthy Memorial Scholarship
2019-2020 Scholarship Recipients
2018-2019 Scholarship Recipients
2017-2018 Scholarship Recipients
2016-2017 Scholarship Recipients
