Scholarship Opportunity

Stuenkel Family Scholarship

Offered by Cook County Farm Bureau Foundation

The Stuenkel Family Scholarship supports Illinois students and Cook County Farm Bureau members pursuing higher education connected to agriculture, with particular emphasis on technology, education, leadership development, and mental health.

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Grade LevelCollege Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Graduate Student, Doctoral Student

Application Timeline

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2026 Stuenkel Family Scholarship

OpensJanuary 3, 2026
DeadlineFebruary 17, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be an Illinois resident meeting the Cook County Farm Bureau Foundation scholarship requirements.
  • Be a high school graduate or equivalent.
  • Be enrolled in an accredited community college, four-year college, or university.
  • Pursue higher education connected to an agriculture-related career.
  • Priority focus areas include technology, education, leadership development, and mental health.
  • Cook County Farm Bureau membership may strengthen eligibility or consideration where applicable.

Requirements

  • Complete the Cook County Farm Bureau Foundation scholarship application.
  • Provide academic information.
  • Provide community and agricultural involvement information.
  • Provide employment experience.
  • Describe agriculture-related career objectives.
  • Provide financial information and references.
  • Complete required written responses.

How to Apply

  1. 1Confirm eligibility for the Foundation scholarship program.
  2. 2Identify how your intended career connects agriculture with technology, education, leadership, or mental health.
  3. 3Complete the scholarship application.
  4. 4Provide all academic, activity, employment, career, financial, and reference information.
  5. 5Submit the application by February 17.

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