MonroeCountyFarm Bureau Foundation

513 Park Street, PO Box 129, Waterloo, IL 62298

(618) 939-6197Fax: (618) 939-6241E-mail:

November 2013

Dear Scholarship Applicant:

The Monroe County Farm Bureau Foundation was established in 1995 by the Monroe County Farm Bureau. The Monroe County Farm Bureau Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation organized to promote agriculture in MonroeCounty. Many Farm Bureau members, friends, local organizations and businesses have made substantial contributions to the Foundation. A total of forty-four scholarships, ranging from $100.00 the first years to $1,000.00 the past years, have been awarded to Monroe County high school seniors furthering their education in the agriculture field.

To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must:

  • Be a high school senior graduating in May of 2014
  • Be a member or child of a member of the Monroe County Farm Bureau since at least January 1, 2013
  • Be accepted or plan to enroll as a full-time student in a post-secondary school in an agriculture curriculum
  • Exhibit potential for successful completion of course of study, GPA, hours completed
  • Be a resident of Monroe County

Consideration will be given to the following criteria in the selection of a scholarship recipient:

  • Scholastic achievement
  • Participation in agriculture activities
  • Demonstrated leadership in school and community activities

In the event the Foundation Board would like more information regarding the scholarship applicants, a personal interview may be scheduled. The amount and number of scholarships awarded will depend upon the number and quality of applications received. All applications must be typed.

Please note that the award is contingent upon your enrollment and completion of each semester of your first year of college as stated on your application. If you are selected as a recipient of this scholarship, a transcript or report card must be submitted to the Monroe County Farm Bureau office upon completion of each semester during your first year of college. After receiving confirmation of your successful completion of each semester, a check for one-half of the scholarship proceeds will be mailed directly to you.

Scholarship winners will be announced at the respective high school awards night in May.

IMPORTANT
You are responsible for including the following items with your application. If one or more documents are missing, your application will be disqualified. Transcripts and/or reference letters may be mailed separately, if necessary.
Official high school transcript
Essay (Section 5)
Two reference letters (Section 6)
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS MUST BE TYPED. HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Applications AND ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS must be RECEIVED BY

February 15,2014TO BE CONSIDERED.

Mail or bring to:

MonroeCountyFarm Bureau

PO Box 129, 513 Park Street

Waterloo, IL 62298

Thank you for your interest. If you have questions regarding the application or scholarship program, please contact Brenda Seboldt at (618) 939-6197 or

Sincerely,

MonroeCountyFarm Bureau Foundation Board of Directors

Monroe County Farm Bureau Foundation / 2014
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
ONLY TYPED APPLICATIONS
WILL BE ACCEPTED. / Application is due to the MonroeCounty Farm Bureau office
byFebruary 15, 2014
Date
SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Name
Home Address / City/State/Zip
E-mail / Phone / ()
Parent or Student's Farm Bureau Membership #
Student's Address
(if not living at home)
High School Name / Year Graduated
Ag Major/Probable Major/
Ag Minor code & description
Ag Major Code / Ag Major Description / Ag Minor Code / Ag Minor
Description
The college I plan to attend in the fall of the next calendar year?
Degree you intend to complete
Parents' Names
Parents' Occupations
SECTION 2. ACADEMIC INFORMATION (Enclose transcripts)
What is your cumulative GPA? / (Check one: 4.0 scale 5.0 scale / Other / )
What is your class rank? / /
What was your composite ACT score? / SAT score?
SECTION 3. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS REPORT
The information is strictly confidential and will only be reviewed by the Foundation Board Members
Student / % / OR / $
Parents / % / $ / Please break down, by percentage or dollar amount, how your education will be financed:
Scholarships / % / $
Grants / % / $
Gifts / % / $
Student Loans / % / $
Parent Loans / % / $
Other* / % / $
100 / %
*Please describe:
Describe/explain the source of funds for the portion (% of $) of the financing which will be the responsibility of the student. (Example: work, savings, etc.)
Do you have a scholarship or tuition waiver for the 2010-2011 school year? Yes No
If yes, please complete the following:
Name of Scholarship or Waiver / Value?
Have you applied for any other type of financial assistance? Yes No
If yes, please describe:
Number of brothers and/or sisters in college?
SECTION 4. ACADEMIC HONORS & AWARDS, ACTIVITIES, EXPERIENCE

Honors and Awards

(List any distinctions or honors you have earned and the grade level earned)

Award/Honor / Description (if applicable) / Grade level (9,10,…) Earned

Extracurricular and Personal Activities

Include any relevant descriptions if you believe the reader will not know of a particular activity. Please categorize by the following:

Agriculture Related Clubs you belong to(4-H, FFA, etc):

Activity / Positions Held or Description / Grade level (9,10,…) Involved

Non Agriculture Related Clubs or organizations you belong to:

Activity / Positions Held or Description / Grade level (9,10,…) Involved

Leadership

(List leadership roles or positions you have held in high school)

Activity / Description / Grade level (9,10,…) Involved

Community Service

(List any meaningful volunteer/community service you have held in high school)

Activity / Description / Grade level (9,10,…) Involved

Work Experience

(List any job you have held during high school)

Nature of Work/Position / Employer / Approx. Dates of Employment/Hours Worked
Agriculture/Agribusiness Experience
Briefly summarize your experience in agriculture/agribusiness, or in other fields, if applicable.
SECTION 5. ESSAY
Note: The following essay must be typed in a separate document, double-spaced with your name listed at the top of the page.
  1. How do you see your education contributing to agriculture in the future? Explain in 250 words the importance agriculture plays in your world.

SECTION 6. PERSONAL REFERENCES
Please submit two character reference letters with this application. References may not be relatives of the applicant. One letter of recommendation must be from a school faculty member or administrator and must be on school letterhead.
I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, the above information is correct and complete.
Student's signature / Date
Parent/Guardian's signature / Date
High School Principal or Guidance Counselor's signature / Date
IMPORTANT: APPLICATION MUST BE SIGNED BY THE APPLICANT, A PARENT OR GUARDIAN, AND THE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL OR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR.
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 15, 2014.

MAJORS

Agricultural and forest production units reach far beyond the traditional farm managers and ranch owner/operators. Producers now take advantage of the integrated inputs of science, educators, business representatives, and natural resource managers to create a diverse workforce.

A101 / Agricultural Production / A109 / Entomology / A117 / Livestock Nutrition
A102 / Agronomy / A110 / Equine Science / A118 / Natural Resources
A103 / Animal Science/Production / A111 / Floriculture / A119 / Plant Sciences
A104 / Apiculture / A112 / Fruit Production / A120 / Swine Production
A105 / Beef Production / A113 / General Agriculture / A121 / Turfgrass Management
A106 / Conservation (soil/water) / A114 / Horticulture / A122 / Vegetable Production
A107 / Crop & Soil Science/Mgmt. / A115 / Irrigation / A123 / Viticulture
A108 / Dairy Cattle Production / A116 / Landscape/Lawn Mgmt. / A124 / Other

Computerized information management has necessitated growth in agricultural communication and education specializations. Combined with a strong emphasis on business communications, writers, broadcasters, science editors, environmental public relations, technical relations, technical consulting and industrial educators provide an important component in the business structure.

B201 / Agricultural Communications/Public Relations / B203 / Agricultural Journalism
B202 / Agricultural Education / B204 / Other Communications

Professionals who support agriculture with expertise in management, finance, accounting and/or statistics are included in this cluster. Agribusiness financial managers, planners, government program managers, accountants, and human resource managers.

C301 / Agricultural Business Mgmt. / C305 / Finance / C309 / Retail/Restaurant Management
C302 / Ag Economics/Agribusiness / C306 / Food Management / C310 / Supply Chain Management
C303 / Business/Management / C307 / Food Service Management / C311 / Other
C304 / Farm Management / C308 / Logistics

Utilizing a broad array of scientific and business management tools, graduates placed in this cluster use a wide range of agricultural and natural resource backgrounds and have an interest and understanding of marketing and merchandising. Sales and marketing representatives of plant protection products, seeds, fertilizers, forest products and lawn, garden and nursery products are a few examples of careers in this cluster. Grain merchandisers, market analysts, and purchasing agents would also be careers in this cluster.

D401 / Agricultural Marketing / D403 / Transportation
D402 / Sales/Marketing / D404 / Other

This group includes professional problem-solvers dealing with environmental challenges and is focused on assuring a safe, nutritious, and economical food supply. Careers are found in many types of industries, but primarily support research-oriented agendas. Bioprocess engineers, food process engineers, plant geneticists, forest scientists, animal reproductive physiologists, and horticulture scientists find positions throughout universities, government laboratories, and privately-operating research programs.

E501 / Agricultural Engineering / E508 / Dairy Food Technology / E515 / Pre-Veterinary
E502 / Agricultural Mech/Systems Mgmt / E509 / Dairy Science / E516 / Product Development/Packaging
E503 / Agricultural Science/Technology / E510 / Engineering / E517 / Seed Technology
E504 / Animal Nutrition / E511 / Environmental Science / E518 / Soil/Water Conservation
E505 / Biological Engineering / E512 / Food Science/Technology / E519 / Wildlife Management
E506 / Biological Sciences / E513 / General Science / E520 / Other
E507 / Computer Systems Technology / E514 / Meat Science

Public interest in environment, outdoor recreation activities, and safe and nutrition foods are principal factors that will generate most social service positions. These careers require educated individuals involved in the inspection process to utilize sophisticated instruments and inspection procedures. Nutritionists, dieticians, regional and community planners, and land-use specialists have highly valued professional positions in the social service area.

F601 / Hospitality / F602 / Nutrition Science / F603 / Other
G701 / Agricultural Parts/Aftermarket Sales / G704 / Custom Application Technology
G702 / Automotive / G705 / Welding
G703 / Aviation / G706 / Other

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