Howard Paarlberg Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship

Eligibility

• Meet all eligibility requirements for the Cook County Farm Bureau Foundation Farm and Food Agricultural Scholarship.
• Be an Illinois resident.
• Be enrolled in an accredited community college, four-year college, or university.
• Pursue an agriculture-related career.
• Submit a highly ranked Farm and Food Agricultural Scholarship application.

Requirements

• Complete the Cook County Farm Bureau Foundation scholarship application.
• Provide academic, community, agricultural, employment, financial, and career information.
• Complete required written responses.
• Provide references.
• Provide proof of enrollment if selected.

How to Apply

1. 1Apply through the general Farm and Food Agricultural Scholarship application.
2. 2Complete every section of the application thoroughly.
3. 3Submit the application by February 17.
4. 4The evaluation committee ranks eligible applications.
5. 5The top-ranked applicant receives the Howard Paarlberg Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship.