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Scholarship

Scholarships enhance the future of agriculture by providing financial assistance to Union Co. Farm Bureau members, or their children who major in an agricultural-related field of study at a recognized junior college or 4-year institution that offers agriculture science courses.

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Farm Bureau Scholarship

Halford Dillow Memorial Scholarship

Halford Dillow Memorial Scholarship

Scholarships provided to student members or dependents of members that are pursuing a career in agriculture. Open to high school seniors and those already enrolled in college.

Halford Dillow Memorial Scholarship

Halford Dillow Memorial Scholarship

Halford Dillow Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship in honor of local farmer, longtime member and Farm Bureau Director. Given to a graduating senior pursuing a degree in agriculture related studies. 

Bill Flamm Memorial Scholarship

Halford Dillow Memorial Scholarship

Bill Flamm Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship in honor of local orchard owner and longtime member, Bill Flamm. Awarded to a graduating high school senior or current college student pursuing a career in agriculture related studies.

Help us provide scholarships to students across Union County by donating to the UCFB Foundation.

2025 Scholarship recipients

Cash HOdges

Cash is receiving the UCFB Foundation Scholarship and Halford Dillow Memorial Scholarship. He is an AJCHS graduate with plans to attend Missouri S&T to major in mechanical engineering.

Cole Pender

Cole is receiving the UCFB Foundation Scholarship and the Bill Flamm Memorial Scholarship. Cole, a recent Shawnee HS graduate, is attending Shawnee Community College to obtain his CDL license to work for a local farming operation.

Kenzie Stover

Kenzie is a recipient of a UCFB Foundation Scholarship. Kenzie, a AJCHS graduate, is attending Southeast Missouri State University in the fall to major in Elementary Education. 

Criteria for Scholarships

 All applicants must meet the following general criteria to be considered:

  1. Must be a high school senior or currently enrolled in college to apply.
  2. Must be a UCFB member, or dependent.
  3. Preference will be given to students accepted or enrolled in a program that offers agriculture courses and plan to major in an agriculture field of study (first preference to these students) at one of the following schools: 

                         *an accredited vocational of technical school program

                         *junior college

                         *4-year university

    4. Must exhibit potential for successful completion of course of study.

    5. Must be a resident of Illinois.

    6. Must include a recent unofficial transcript of grades from the 2023-2024 school year. 

    7. Must include a professional photo for use in social media and newspaper. 

    8. Applicants may receive a maximum of two UCFB scholarships during their college career. 

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Union County Farm Bureau
104 W. Broad Street, PO Box F

Jonesboro, IL 62952

(618) 833-2125


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