How much funding does General CCFB Scholarships Grant provide?

General CCFB Scholarships Grant provides Up to US $2,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for General CCFB Scholarships Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

General CCFB Scholarships Grant

Q: Who is eligible for General CCFB Scholarships Grant?

Eligible applicants: A high school graduate or equivalent; Enrolled in and provide proof of enrollment to an accredited community college, four-year college or university. Geography: In the Cook County area. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Cook County Farm Bureau Foundation

Foundation Grants for Education Agriculture Grants

Funding Amount

Up to US $2,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

A high school graduate or equivalent
Enrolled in and provide proof of enrollment to an accredited community college, four-year college or university

Geography

In the Cook County area
Applicant must be an Illinois resident
Scholarships are rated based on provided information from applicant.
Scholarships are then awarded based on a points rating system using scholastics, community involvement, agricultural activities, employment experiences, career essay objectives, financial need, and references.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Additional points may be awarded if applicant is a member of the Cook County Farm Bureau, involved in the Young Leaders Program and/or an agricultural leadership training program.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Cook County Farm Bureau Foundation directors and employees of the Cook County Farm Bureau or their immediate family members are not eligible to apply.

Overview

The Cook County Farm Bureau® Foundation offers General CCFB Scholarships to support Illinois residents pursuing higher education in agriculture and related fields. Established in 1997, this non-profit organization aims to foster a skilled agricultural workforce through scholarships for students in various agricultural disciplines. Eligibility includes being a high school graduate and proof of enrollment in an accredited institution. Scholarships are awarded based on a points system considering academic performance, community involvement, and agricultural experience.

Cook County Farm Bureau® Foundation
The Foundation's key programs include “farm, food & agriculture” related scholarships for members/dependents pursuing higher education, internships, sponsorships of various agricultural literacy programming activities in the County for youth and adult agricultural leadership and education scholarships.
Scholarship opportunities
The Cook County Farm Bureau® Foundation enhances the future of agriculture by providing a variety of scholarships to members, dependents and others seeking a major in agriculture, agribusiness, or an agriculturally related course of study with intent on an agriculturally related career. The CCFB Foundation is intent on supporting future generations to help assure a well-qualified, professional agricultural workforce in the Chicagoland area and Illinois.
Intended careers may include Farming, Greenhouse, Agronomy, Horticulture, Aquaculture, Agribusiness/Management, Rural healthcare, Veterinary medicine, Nutrition/Food Science, Agriculture Education, Forestry or a number of other agriculturally related pursuits.

Eligibility

Applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent
Applicant must be enrolled in and provide proof of enrollment to an accredited community college, four-year college or universityScholarships are rated based on provided information from applicant. Scholarships are then awarded based on a points rating system using scholastics, community involvement, agricultural activities, employment experiences, career essay objectives, financial need, and references.Additional points may be awarded if applicant is a member of the Cook County Farm Bureau, involved in the Young Leaders Program and/or an agricultural leadership training program.

Ineligibility

Cook County Farm Bureau Foundation directors and employees of the Cook County Farm Bureau or their immediate family members are not eligible to apply.