Farm Bureau seeks applications for Joe and Sue Summerville Agricultural Scholarship
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Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Joe and Sue Summerville Agricultural Scholarship. Wishing to preserve and grow the agricultural community, the Summerville Agricultural Scholarship will help a student pursue their education in an agricultural related field of study. Having grown up on a family farm, Sue offers this scholarship in memory of her mother and father, Lois and Myron Riddle of Tuscola, Illinois. The deadline for application is Friday, February 14, 2025.
To be considered for the 2025 Joe and Sue Summerville $2,000 Agricultural Scholarship, successful applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Reside in Douglas County, Illinois and be a graduating high school senior.
• Have a current minimum GPA of 3.0 or better (a copy of high school transcripts must be included).
• Be accepted to attend an accredited 2 or 4-year college/university or trade school (fulltime) majoring in agriculture or an agricultural related field of study.
In addition to the above eligibility requirements, a one-page essay, single spaced, must be included. Students should indicate their interest in agriculture, why they are deserving of this scholarship, and demonstrate financial need if applicable.
Applications should be submitted to the Douglas County Farm Bureau office, 105 N. Main Street, Tuscola IL, 61953 no later than February 14. For more information about the Joe and Sue Summerville Agricultural Scholarship, contact Tyler Harvey at (217) 253-4442 or [email protected]
Foundation
scholarships available
The Douglas County Farm Bureau Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to the youth of Douglas County.
Up to $5,000 in scholarships are available to assist students pursuing a college degree in Agriculture. Interested students may apply each year for consideration.
Applicants can receive up to one award per year of school; however, the applicant must re-apply every year.
Applications are now being accepted at the Douglas County Farm Bureau for consideration and are due by Friday, February 14, 2025. Applications are available at the Douglas County Farm Bureau office or on their website, www.douglascfb.com under the Foundation tab.
Successful applicants will meet the following requirements:
• Enrolled in an Agriculture related field of study.
• Completed one semester of college course work.
• Submit a copy of college transcript
• Submit a letter of application telling about yourself (500 word maximum)
• Parent or applicant must be a member of the Douglas County Farm Bureau
For more information about Douglas County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarships, contact the
Douglas County Farm Bureau office at 217-253-4442 or [email protected].