sCHOLARSHIP pROGRAM dETAILS

Dear Scholarship Applicant:

To be eligible for a scholarship, one must be a high school senior graduating in the Spring; or a current College Freshman, Sophomore or Junior enrolled in an Illinois junior college, college, university or trade school and majoring in agriculture. One must also be a resident of Macoupin County and/or have attended a Macoupin County school district.

All comments and any documents submitted on the behalf of the applicant will be kept confidential.

Applicant selection shall be made based on the information provided on this application.  The intent of the scholarship is to provide encouragement and financial assistance to students who display well balanced attributes of good citizenship, commitment to agriculture, participation and leadership in extra curricular activities and scholastic ability.

Scholarships will be awarded in the following amounts:  1 -$1,500; 1-$1,000; and 7-$500.  The awarded amounts will be determined by the criteria established by the Board of Directors and evaluated by the application judges.