DuPage County Farm Bureau

DuPage County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarships

 

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All Scholarships will become available January 1, 2024


Arnold Oestmann Scholarship, $1,500

This scholarship was created in memory of Arnold Oestmann of Westmont, IL. Mr. Oestmann was a past president of the DuPage County Farm Bureau. Each year the Board of Trustees may award at least four scholarships to high school seniors. There are no restrictions on college course of study.

Scholarship Deadline – April 1, 2024

Click the link to download the Arnold Oestmann Scholarship Application PDF – Oestmann Application 2024

Click the link to submit your application online – Oestmann Online Application 2024

To be completed by your Academic Advisor – Academic Advisor Link


Culinary and Nutrition Scholarship, $2,000

One scholarship is awarded to a high school senior or college freshman, sophomore, or junior in a culinary or nutrition-related program.  Food begins on a farm, and those working in related industries can study food and the importance and impact it has in our daily lives.

Scholarship Deadline – May 1, 2024

Click the link to download the Culinary and Nutrition Scholarship Application PDF – Culinary & Nutrition Application 2024

Click the link to submit your application online – Culinary & Nutrition online Application 2024

To be completed by your academic advisor –Academic Advisor Link


General Scholarship Fund, $2,500

Each year, the Board of Trustees can award at least four scholarships to high school seniors.  To be eligible for consideration, applicants must demonstrate that they are qualified to pursue a college education and be interested in a course of study related to the agriculture industry.

Scholarship Deadline – May 1, 2024

Click the link to download the General Scholarship Application PDF – General Scholarship Application 2024

Click the link to submit your application online – General Scholarship Online Application 2024

To be completed by your academic advisor – Academic Advisor Link


Ken F. Ebersold Scholarship, $2,500

Two scholarships are awarded to college freshman, sophomore or juniors.  Students must be actively and successfully pursuing an undergraduate degree in an agricultural related course of study.  This scholarship was created in memory of Ken F. Ebersold of Downers Grove, IL.  Mr. Ebersold was a past president of the DuPage County Farm Bureau and an active volunteer for many years.  Past recipients of this scholarship may apply during each year of their first three years of college.

Scholarship Deadline – May 1, 2024

Click the link to download the Ken F. Ebersold Scholarship Application PDF – Ken F. Ebersold Scholarship Application 2024

Click the link to submit your application online –Ken F. Ebersold Scholarship Online Application 2024

To be completed by your academic advisor – Academic Advisor Link


Trade Scholarship, $2,000

One trade scholarship is awarded to a high school senior enrolled in a Trade and Technical career program. Areas may include, but are not limited to, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, truck driving, etc.

Application deadline is May 1, 2024

Click the link to download the Trade Scholarship Application – Trade Scholarship Application 2024

Click the link to submit your application online – Trade Scholarship Online Application 2024

To be completed by your academic advisor – Academic Advisor Link


John Buck Memorial Scholarships (Kane County Farm Burau offering)

Two $1,500 scholarships are available for students from Kane, DeKalb, McHenry, Boone, DuPage, Lake or Will County pursuing a degree in an agriculture field with preference given to students with agricultural mechanics and turf management career ambitions.

For more information or to receive an application on the John Buck Memorial Scholarship contact the Kane County Farm Bureau:
P: 630-584-8660
E: info@kanecfb.com
W: https://kanecfb.com/scholarships


Scholarship Application Tips

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  • Gather everything you need to complete the application before you start. Doing so will help you stay on track.
  • Official transcripts must come from the school registrar and can be submitted in two ways:
    1. Transcripts must come directly from the school, in a sealed envelope enclosed with your application or mailed separately to the DCFB office.
    2. The registrar of the school can email your transcripts to membership@dcfb.org.

 

  • Do not use acronyms such as JROTC. Spell out the names of organizations. The acronym you use might not be familiar to people reviewing your application.

 

  • Ask people you know well to write letters of recommendation. A school advisor/counselor, pastor, club advisor, teacher, coach/instructor or manager/supervisor are all great choices.

 

  • Give people writing letters of recommendation plenty of time to write and submit the letter before the application deadline.

 

  • Do not leave any sections incomplete, if you submit an incomplete application, it will not be considered.

 

  • If you need more space to write than the application provides, you can submit attachments.  Adding additional information can be beneficial. For example, you can submit a resume, portfolio, list of accomplishments, letters of recommendation etc.

 

  • Remember, many students are applying for the same scholarship, presentation can help you stand out.  Typing on your application is clear and legible.  If you are writing on your application, avoid using a pencil, instead use a pen and print clear and neat.
    Avoid:
    -stapling your application
    -folding your application
    -having food or drink stains

 

  • Reading the instructions before you start, meeting deadlines ahead of time and following these tips will help you successfully submit your scholarship applications.

 

  • Please contact us with any questions, we are here to help.

Important Information to know

–Applications must be postmarked by the deadline date.  Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

–All Scholarship checks will be issued directly to the school.

–You will be contacted via email, please provide an updated email address.

–If for any reason the student withdraws or drops out of school, the monies awarded from the Foundation will be payable back to the Foundation.

–If you are selected to receive a scholarship, we will need the following information:
1. A recent photo, preferably your senior photo.  It will be used to announce that you are a scholarship recipient in the Farm Bureau publication, the DuPage Farmer. We will also honor you at our Annual Membership Appreciation Dinner.

2. A letter from the registrar at your chosen college or university indicating that you have enrolled as a student for the Fall 2023 term.  Acceptance letters are not sufficient.

3.  A copy of your student I.D., or class schedule with the Student ID number listed.

4. The appropriate mailing address to which the scholarship funds can be sent. Checks will be issued directly to the school.


GOOD LUCK!


For questions, please email, membership@dcfb.org or call 630-668-8161
Office hours are Mon-Fri 8am – 4:30pm


Send completed Scholarships to DCFB office:
245 S. Gary Ave.
Carol Stream, IL 60188

Email: membership@dcfb.org