Scholarship Opportunities Available

The Carroll County Farm Bureau Foundation has recently announced their 2012 Scholarship Opportunities. This year they will be offering three $1000 general scholarships along with the Harold Schmidt Memorial Forestry Scholarship in the amount of $1000.

To be eligible for all of the scholarships, applicants must meet the following criteria: must be a high school graduate; must be a Carroll County Farm Bureau member, spouse of a member or member’s child; must be accepted for enrollment or be enrolled at an accredited college, university, community college or technical school; must exhibit potential for successful completion of course of study; and must be a resident of Illinois. The general scholarships require a student to be majoring in agriculture, agribusiness, or an ag-related field. The Harold Schmidt Memorial Forestry Scholarship requires a student to be enrolled in Forestry, Wood Science, Wildlife Biology, Botany, General Biology, or other related disciplines as listed on the application. Now don’t be scared off as there are many, many careers out there that are ag-related.

Scholarship applications have been mailed to all Carroll County high school guidance counselors, FFA Advisors, and are available at the Carroll County Farm Bureau office or our website at www.carrollcfb.org.

Completed applications must be returned to the Carroll County Farm Bureau by Friday, March 23, 2012. For questions or more information contact Chas Welch at 244-3001 or by email at carrollcfb@grics.net.

Agriculture First Scholarship Offered

Pearl City Elevator, Inc. is proud to sponsor an “Agriculture First” scholarship program. The company has been sponsoring the scholarship program which has been created to improve and support the agricultural industry for over ten years. Pearl City Elevator, Inc. will award up to (3) three $500 scholarships to qualifying students furthering their education in an agricultural field. Any high school senior graduating in 2012, pursuing a two or four year degree in livestock production, crop production, or closely related agricultural field is eligible.

Scholarship applications can be picked up at any of the following locations: Pearl City Elevator in Pearl City, McConnell Coop in McConnell, Dakota Coop in Dakota, Warren Coop in Warren, Baileyville Coop in Baileyville, Alliance Nutrition or Alliance Commodities in Lena, by calling the Pearl City office at 1-800-851-8584, or on our website at www.pce-coops.com.

Applications must be postmarked by March 2, 2012.

Jim Vondra Memorial Scholarship Offered

Pearl City Elevator, Inc. is committed to the sponsorship of the Jim Vondra Memorial Scholarship. Jim was a highly personable and conscientious employee. His customer dedication was second only to his family. His customers invariably became his friends, and their concerns also became his.

To assist in the noble cause of higher education, and more so, to honor the life and preserve the memory of Mr. Jim Vondra, Pearl City Elevator, Inc. will award up to (3) three $500.00 scholarships per year.

These scholarships are designed for graduating high school seniors, or previous graduates pursuing higher education, and will be awarded based on academic achievement, service and leadership in the community, financial impact, and an essay by the applicant.

Applications may be picked up at any of the following locations: PCE in Pearl City, McConnell in McConnell, Dakota Coop in Dakota, Warren Coop in Warren, Baileyville Coop in Baileyville, Alliance Commodities in Lena, by calling the Pearl City office at 1-800-851-8584, or on our website at www.pce-coops.com. All applications must be postmarked by March 2, 2012.

Dorothy Footitt Scholarship

The Dorothy Footitt Scholarship Committee is announcing that scholarships will again be available to graduating seniors of Carroll County High Schools. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist Carroll County youth to further their education.

Applicants may be any graduating high school senior residing in Carroll County attending a state accredited school. Selection of winners will be based on academic achievement, community activity, and personal recommendations. Application forms are available from high school counselors and may be submitted at any time before March 9, 2012.

The scholarships are available through a fund established in 1968 in honor of Miss Dorothy Footitt who organized the Carroll County Farm Bureau and Carroll County 4-H Clubs and served as an advisor for many years. The fund has grown over the years by donations from individuals, HCE units and from Miss Footitt. A copy of her autobiography, “The Memoirs of Dorothy V. Footitt,” by Dorothy Footitt with Craig Sidor is available at all local public and high school libraries. Questions concerning the scholarship may be directed to: Arlene Johnson at 815-684-5629.

Carroll County Soil and Water Conservation District Offers Scholarship

The Carroll County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is taking applications for a $500.00 Scholarship. This will be awarded to a Carroll County youth who is or has graduated from a Carroll County school to further his or her education beyond high school in an agricultural field. Selection will be based equally on the following three criteria: Scholastic Achievement, Financial Need, and Extra Curricular Activities. All completed forms must be received by March 23, 2012 to the SWCD office at 807-C S Clay St, Mt. Carroll IL 61053. Applications may be obtained from any of the high school guidance counselors or by calling the SWCD office at 815-244-8732, extension 3.