IL Corn Opens 2025 Scholarship Application Period

IL Corn Growers Association (ICGA) is excited to announce the 3rd annual scholarship program for students choosing to pursue a degree in the agriculture field. The submission period for the scholarship period is now open and the application deadline is January 31, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. CST.

"We're excited to deepen our commitment to supporting the next generation," said Dave Rylander, ICGA President and Victoria, Illinois farmer. "Our aim is to make sure that financial barriers don't stop anyone from following a career in agriculture. While this support may not cover all educational costs, we’re eager for the difference it can make."

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicant must be a high school senior or a post-secondary student.
Applicants must be pursuing a degree in an agriculture field in Illinois.
The application must be submitted by January 31, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. Central Time.
Scholarship winner must attend at least one IL Corn leadership meeting or event within a year of receiving scholarship.
Applicant must have an active ICGA membership*
Each applicant is eligible to receive the IL Corn scholarship only once; previous recipients are not eligible to apply again.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Below are the specific requirements for the IL Corn Growers Association Scholarship that are a part of the online application process by clicking the green button below:

A completed online application.
At least one letter of recommendation from non-family member(s).
Current resume.
Completed Essay Questions
What are the three most important issues facing agriculture today? How would you address them?
How do you plan to use this scholarship?
Why are you pursuing an ag-related career?

*Parent, sponsor or own membership. A sponsor can be a farmer or ag industry sponsor. Must provide their member number in application process.

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