IL Corn Scholarship
The IL Corn Growers Association will award five $2,000 scholarships to deserving students.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicant must be a high school senior or a post secondary student.
- Applicants must be pursuing a degree in an agriculture field.
- The application must be submitted by January 31, 2027 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 apart of the online application process by clicking the green button above:
- 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 to advocate for corn and corn farmers?
- Why are you pursuing an ag-related career?
IL Corn scholarships are part of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Consolidated Scholarship Application, so you’ll apply through NCGA’s online form rather than on our site.
When you fill out the form, check the box for the IL Corn Growers Association scholarship, along with any NCGA national scholarships as well. You’ll be considered for every scholarship you select with a single application.
*Parent, sponsor or own membership. A sponsor can be a farmer or ag industry sponsor. Must provide their member number in application process.
**Applicants can receive a maximum of one scholarship in their college career.
Mission: Through grassroots advocacy, create a future for Illinois farmers in which they can operate freely, responsibly, and successfully.