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. Applications for the 2024 Foundation Scholars Program are 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. The 2024 Application Period has 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 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 now closed.
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 deadline is now past.
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. 2024 FUEL applications are now open! Applications are being accepted through April 15, 2024.
The 2022-2023 CCFB Foundation Scholars are as follows:
William T & Kathryn Luther Henderson Graduate Student Scholarship
Mallory Ames
Mildred Luther Memorial Scholarship
Keagan Busboom
Duane Ehler Memorial Scholarship
Dalton Busboom
Gifford State Bank Scholarship
Jackson Craig
Duane Strunk Memorial Scholarship
Campbell Campbell
CCFB Women’s Committee Scholarship
William Delaney
Clarence & Alma Rayburn Memorial Scholarship
Taylor Dietz
Vincent O. Green Memorial Scholarship
Karson Ewerks
Thomas Hausman Memorial Scholarship
The Atkin’s Group Scholarship
Shannon Flavin
Louis Schwing Scholarship
Champaign County Farm Bureau Scholarship
Kamryn Frost
Murray Family Scholarship
CCFB 100th Anniversary Scholarship
Luke Gordon
Christian Brothers Farm Scholarship
Alyssa Hamilton
Roger Gish Memorial Scholarship
Hallie Harms
Chester & Margaret Hiser Memorial Scholarship
Cale Horsch
Richard & Gloria Rayburn Scholarship
Erica Johnson
Jack & Marjorie Richmond Memorial Scholarship
Kathryn Luther Henderson Memorial Scholarship
Delaney Kamradt
Dale Cochran Illinois Foundation Seeds Scholarship
Marie Sitts Mitchell Memorial Scholarship
CCFB President’s Scholarship
Makayla Learned
Gifford Lions Club Scholarship
Alexis Murray
Captain Hank Warfel Memorial Scholarship
Michael Myerscough
Murray Farms Seed Scholarship
Captain Hank Warfel Memorial Scholarship
Amelia Nelson
Gary Grace Memorial Scholarship
CCFB Foundation Board Scholarship
Jackson Place
Ben Louis Memorial Scholarship
Aubrea Rhodes
Margurite Winston Memorial Scholarship
Reece Sarver
Clema Parker Memorial Scholarship
Felicity Schaffer
Gail Broadie Scholarship
CCFB Foundation Board Scholarship
Johanna Schmitz
Longview Bank Scholarship
William Shook
Leslie Mitchell Memorial Scholarship
Tessa Smith
Sun Prairie Seeds Scholarship
Raena Stierwalt
Leslie Arps Memorial Scholarship
Sophia Stierwalt
Farm Credit Illinois Scholarship
Kallie Stutsman
William T Henderson Memorial Scholarship for Horticulture
Mae Thomas
Champaign Women’s Club Scholarship
CCFB Foundation Board Scholarship
Destiny Williamson
Joe & Sue Summerville Scholarship
Rachel Wilson
Jennifer & Jackie Esworthy Memorial Scholarship
Dylan Zwilling
Bermingham Family Farms Scholarship
2022-2023 Scholarship Recipients
2021-2022 Scholarship Recipients
2020-2021 Scholarship Recipients
2019-2020 Scholarship Recipients
2018-2019 Scholarship Recipients
2017-2018 Scholarship Recipients
2016-2017 Scholarship Recipients