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High school seniors can apply now for the DeKalb County Farm Bureau Foundation Senior Scholarships.
The Foundation will grant five scholarships to deserving high school seniors pursuing a college education in any field of study.
High school seniors who will be attending a two or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school in the fall of 2025 are eligible to apply.
To be eligible, a student’s immediate family must be a member in good standing of the DeKalb County Farm Bureau.
Senior Scholarship selection is based on academics, leadership, and community service.
Seniors selected will be awarded $1,200 scholarships.
The scholarship application form is available at: https://bit.ly/FarmBureauScholarshipsHS.
Students will need to complete the application and submit online. A high school transcript and academic information is also required from high school counselors.
The complete application is due by Friday, April 4.
Barshinger Ag Scholarship Offered for Indian Creek Students
Applications for the Joe Barshinger Ag Scholarship are now available.
This scholarship was established in 2020 by the Barshinger family in memory of the late Joe Barshinger, a lifelong grain and livestock farmer who farmed in Shabbona and Waterman and supported youth education.
The Joe Barshinger Memorial Scholarship is for graduating seniors from Indian Creek High School. Applicant must also be a member of the FFA Chapter or a 4-H Club.
New this year – This scholarship has increased to $2,000! One scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student who plans to attend a community college, university or trade school. Applicant must also be majoring in a field of agriculture.
Indian Creek students may apply online at: https://bit.ly/FarmBureauScholarshipsHS.
Scholarship deadline is Friday, April 4.
New Ag Scholarship Honors James M. Johnson
Applications for the new James M. Johnson Ag Scholarship are now available.
This scholarship was established in 2024 by the Johnson family in memory of the late James M. Johnson, a faithful farmer and family man.
This scholarship is for a graduating high school senior within DeKalb County who is also a member of FFA or 4-H.
One, $1,000 scholarship is available to seniors planning to study agriculture or the trades.
Students may apply online at: https://bit.ly/FarmBureauScholarshipsHS.
Scholarship deadline is Friday, April 4.
Scholarships for College Students Available April 7
Current college students may apply for college scholarships April 7
Do your kids need some cash for college? Get them to apply for DeKalb County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarships.
A variety of college scholarships are offered to students of Farm Bureau families through the Farm Bureau Foundation.
These scholarships are available for sophomores, juniors, and seniors in college in fields such as agriculture, science, medical, or any field of study.
Students who are already in college can begin applying for college scholarships on April 7. The deadline for the college scholarships is Friday, June 6.
Scholarship applications are available online at: https://bit.ly/FarmBureauScholarships.
