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2025 Scholarship winners

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  • Miranda Klingler: A recent graduate of Illini West High School, Miranda was an active and engaged student throughout her high school years. She participated in a wide range of organizations including FFA, FBLA, International Club, Key Club, Livestock Judging, Student Council, and the National Honor Society. Beyond the classroom, Miranda dedicated her time to 4-H, Courageous Smiles, and the Humane Society. This fall, she will attend Iowa State University to major in Animal Science, with aspirations of becoming a veterinarian.
  • Olivia Johnson: Olivia graduated this spring from Illini West High School, where she was involved in numerous activities such as FFA, International Club, Key Club, Basketball, Softball, and the National Honor Society. Her passion for agriculture extended beyond school through her involvement in 4-H, and she enjoys showing cattle and participating in livestock judging. Olivia will begin her college journey at John Wood Community College, with plans to transfer to a university to pursue a degree in Agricultural Education.
  • Brooklyn Walker: Brooklyn graduated as valedictorian from Warsaw High School in 2021 and went on to attend Carl Sandburg College. She later transferred to the University of Missouri, where she is currently pursuing a degree in International Business Marketing. During her time at Carl Sandburg, she played on the softball team and continues to stay actively involved at Mizzou through Alpha Kappa Psi, the Mizzou Marketing Club, and Tau Sigma National Honor Society.
  • Keaton Harl: A 2025 graduate of Warsaw High School, Keaton will be attending Marshalltown Community College to pursue an associate degree in Natural Gas Utilities Technology. Upon completing his studies, Keaton plans to return to the Hancock County area to begin his career and give back to the community that has supported him. 
Foundation Scholarship application technical & trades scholarship application

HCFB Foundation Scholarship Program

$2,000

This program is to provide scholarships to college bound students who major in agriculture, agribusiness, ag related courses or have a general interest in agriculture, and to support students with an agriculture background. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of exceptional scholastic ability, involvement in agriculture, and/or financial need. Three scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $2,000.00 each. 

*Previous scholarship winners are not eligible to apply. 

All applicants must meet these eligibility guidelines:

- Be a high school senior, high school graduate or current college student.
- Exhibit potential for successful completion of course of study.                                                                                                                                                                                                                  - Be a resident of Illinois; and
- Be a Hancock County Farm Bureau member or dependent of a member at the time of application.

The criteria for awarding the scholarships are as follows:

- Scholarship - (1) Academic performance and honors; and (2) Rank in class
- Demonstrate an interest in agriculture and agribusiness                                                                                                                                                                                                                           - Attend an interview with review board that will be set up after application is received 
- Financial need
- Evidence of self-help.  How is the student contributing financially to his/her education?
- Character and personality - maturity, motivation, intellectual interest, moral character and demonstrated leadership.

Applications must be submitted at https://form.jotform.com/203443912803147 by midnight on March 28, 2025, ALONG WITH A DIGITAL HEADSHOT OF THE APPLICANT (to be used in promotional material), and an official transcript. Photo can be emailed to hcfbmanager@gmail.com. Transcripts can be mailed to:

Hancock County Farm Bureau
544 Wabash Ave
Carthage IL 62321

HCFB Foundation Technical & Trades Scholarship

$1,000

This scholarship takes aim at a growing need in production agriculture by encouraging the expansion of essential agriculture career pathways. Career-driven students pursuing associate degrees, certificates, or accreditations in various technical agricultural fields are eligible to apply for funding.  One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded. Areas of study could include (but are not limited to) precision ag technology, diesel power technology, truck driving and electrical.

*Previous scholarship winners are not eligible to apply. 

The applicant must meet the following criteria:
-The applicant must be working towards a technical or trades degree or certificate during the 2024-2025 academic year.
-The applicant must have graduated from a Hancock County high school and/or be a resident in Hancock County.
-The applicant must be a Hancock County Farm Bureau member or dependent of a member at the time of application.

Funds can be requested for a wide range of educational needs, from tuition and fees to books, tools, lab equipment and more. Applications must be submitted at https://form.jotform.com/220243835809154  by midnight on March 28, 2025, ALONG WITH A DIGITAL HEADSHOT OF THE APPLICANT (to be used in promotional material).