Wally Groom Agricultural Scholarship
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- Seniors graduating from Pittsfield High School
- One male student and one female student (one award each)
- Student financial need
- Service to school and community
- Contact: For more information on applying, contact the Pittsfield High School guidance office.
Geography
- Selection Criteria: Scholarship decisions are based on:
Other requirements
- Pursuing a major related to agriculture
- Scholastic abilities
- Leadership qualities
- Dignity of character
Overview
Background: Established by the family of Wally Groom to honor his memory while supporting agricultural education.
Geographic Scope: Pikeland School District #10, Illinois
Focus Area: Agricultural education
Number of Awards: Two scholarships awarded each year
Eligibility:
- Seniors graduating from Pittsfield High School
- Pursuing a major related to agriculture
- One male student and one female student (one award each)
Selection Criteria: Scholarship decisions are based on:
- Student financial need
- Scholastic abilities
- Leadership qualities
- Service to school and community
- Dignity of character
- Desire to further one's education
Acceptable Uses: Scholarships may be used to attend colleges, universities, trade schools, and technical or vocational schools.
How to Apply
Application Process
- Contact Pittsfield High School guidance office for application materials and instructions
- Submit 2026 Scholarship Application by March 24, 2026
Note: Application details are limited. Contact the guidance office for specific requirements and submission procedures.
What Pikeland Public Schools Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $9,125
- Median grant
- $9,125
- By dollars: Illinois 100%. Top recipient cities: Pittsfield, IL.
Example grants
Pikeland Community School #10 · Pittsfield, IL
Assist Schools
$9,125
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Fields of Work
- Education
- College prep
- Agriculture
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