2019-2020 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. Complete applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on January 31, 2020.
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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 whatever area of study they choose. 2020 Applications Coming Soon!
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. Applicants should be pursuing a four year degree in an agriculture or food related field.
AFA Scholarships Include: AFA Leaders Conference registration, meals and hotel for the November 12-15, 2020 Conference in Kansas City, MO. Recipients will also receive an academic award of $1,600 or more. 2020 Applications Coming Soon!
IAA Foundation Scholarship Program
Administered by the IAA Foundation (Illinois Farm Bureau), the IAA Foundation Scholarship program is a state-wide application process. All applications are due by the end of the day Saturday, February 1, 2020 with NO EXCEPTIONS. Apply at www.iaafoundation.org The Application deadline is February 1, 2020.
The 2019-2020 CCFB Foundation Scholars are as follows:
Richard & Gloria Rayburn Scholarship
Noah Benedict
Leslie Mitchell Memorial Scholarship
CCFB President’s Scholarship
Emily Bluhm
AgriGold Scholarship
Sara Bohlen
Duane Strunk Memorial Scholarship
Clema Parker Memorial Scholarship
Andrew Borbely
Murray Family Scholarship
Murray Seeds Scholarship
Heidi Brya
Roger Gish Memorial Scholarship
Ellen Bushell
Matthew Prather Memorial Scholarship
J. Adam Crites
Duane Ehler Memorial Scholarship
Max Daly
The Anderson’s Scholarship
Lindsey Decker
Vincent O. Greene Memorial Scholarship
Matt Decker
Premier Cooperative Scholarship
Kinze Ehmen
Christian Brothers Farm Scholarship
Jacob Felsman
Thomas Hausman Memorial Scholarship
JT Franey
CIT Trucks Scholarship
Longview Bank Scholarship
Kia Freese
Joe & Sue Summerville Scholarship
Maddie Fugate
Jack & Marjorie Richmond Memorial Scholarship
CCFB 100th Anniversary Scholarship
Elizabeth Gile
Gary Grace Memorial Scholarship
Stanley Godia
Ben Louis Memorial Scholarship
Grace Holben
Leslie Arps Memorial Scholarship
Sophia Hortin
Vincent O. Greene Memorial Scholarship
Ainsley Jessup
Mahomet Lions Club Scholarship
Andrew Johnson
COUNTRY Financial Scholarship
Riley Knott
Chester & Margaret Hiser Memorial Scholarship
Jennifer & Jackie Esworthy Memorial Scholarship
Nutrien Scholarship
Morgan Lybarger
Meijer Scholarship
Zachary Martin
Gifford Lions Club Scholarship
Rachel Mihm
Marguerite Winston Memorial Scholarship
Ryan Miller
Ehler Brothers Scholarship
Madison Mitchell
Mildred Luther Memorial Scholarship
Cole Mohr
Farm Credit Illinois Scholarship
Bethany Musick
Marie Sitts Mitchell Memorial Scholarship
Champaign Women’s Club Scholarship
Megan Myerscough
William T & Kathryn Luther Henderson Graduate Student Scholarship
Bailey Parks-Moore
David & Sharron Mies Scholarship
Allison Place
Dan Schaefer News-Gazette Farm Leader of the Year Scholarship
Champaign County Farm Bureau Scholarship
Brent Pruitt
Sun Prairie Seeds Scholarship
Calli Robinson
Louis Schwing Endowed Scholarship
Collin Rohl
Gerald & Ruth Compton Memorial Scholarship
Kyley Rothermel
Dale Cochran Illinois Foundation Seeds Scholarship
Josie Runck
Illini FS Scholarship
Michael Sage
Captain Hank Warfel Memorial Scholarship
Claire Smith
CCFB Women’s Committee Scholarship
Jenna Straub
The Atkin’s Group Scholarship
Bayer Crop Science Scholarship
Kylie Terven
Clarence & Alma Rayburn Memorial Scholarship
Riley Williams
Gifford State Bank Scholarship
Madison Wilson
Watson’s Top Crop Channel Seeds Scholarship
2017-2018 Scholarship Recipients
2017-2018 Scholarship Recipients
2016-2017 Scholarship Recipients
