Scholarship Opportunity

Moving Ag Forward Vocational Ag Career Training Scholarship

Offered by Cook County Farm Bureau Foundation

The Moving Ag Forward Vocational Ag Career Training Scholarship helps students complete short-term vocational and community-college training for agriculture-connected careers such as CDL truck driving, diesel mechanics, welding, and agricultural technology.

EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelAdult Learner, Career Training Student, Vocational Student, Community College Student

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

Fall 2026 Moving Ag Forward Vocational Scholarship

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineJuly 31, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be enrolled in an eligible vocational training program or Illinois community college program.
  • Pursue training connected to an agriculture-related career.
  • Eligible examples include CDL truck-driver training, diesel mechanics, welding, and agricultural technology.
  • Meet the requirements for the applicable Foundation funding cycle.

Requirements

  • Complete the Moving Ag Forward Vocational Ag Career Training Scholarship application.
  • Provide information about the vocational or community-college program.
  • Document enrollment or planned enrollment.
  • Explain or document how the training connects to an agriculture-related career.

How to Apply

  1. 1Choose an eligible agriculture-connected vocational training program.
  2. 2Confirm enrollment timing for the applicable scholarship cycle.
  3. 3Complete the Foundation vocational scholarship application.
  4. 4Provide required program and enrollment documentation.
  5. 5Submit the application before the cycle deadline.