Kane County Farm Bureau Foundation names scholarship recipients
The Kane County Farm Bureau Foundation will award $25,500 in scholarships this year to 25 future agriculture industry professionals.
After a review of 33 applications, the foundation board of directors has awarded 17 foundation agricultural scholarships, one general scholarship, six memorial scholarships and one president's scholarship.
"Once again, we had a fantastic group of students apply for scholarships," said Foundation President Joe White. "I think most people would be amazed at the level of experience and leadership these students have, whether they are high school seniors or already attending college."
White added that he is always impressed by the credentials of the foundation scholars.
"It's great to see because this is the next generation of leaders who will provide food for a growing world population," White said.
As a nonprofit entity, the foundation solicits and distributes private funding for classroom education, scholarships, leadership training and charitable activities. The foundation was established in 1986 by the Kane County Farm Bureau to carry out charitable work in the advancement of agricultural literacy and preparing students for careers in the agriculture industry. In its history, it has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in college scholarships and internships.
Foundation scholarship applications are submitted by Feb. 15 each year and recipients are announced in April. Prerequisites and more details on scholarship requirements are available at www.kanecfb.com.
KCFB Foundation scholars were recognized at a ceremony in April at Kane County Farm Bureau. The board extends congratulations to these young leaders of tomorrow and best wishes in their academic pursuits.
• KCFB Foundation President's Scholarship ($1,500): Hannah Weirich, Hinckley;
• Chuck Swanson Memorial Scholarship ($1,000): Erik Turk, Elburn;
• John Buck Memorial Scholarship ($1,000): Katie Arndt, Malta; Brenton Bartelt, Carpentersville; Erik Dunteman, Big Rock; Bridget Halat, Genoa;
• Mary L. Heckel-Blickle Scholarship ($1,000): Alexandra Ruwe, Maroa, Ill.
• KCFB Foundation Agricultural Scholarships ($1,000): Lauren Dunteman and Michael Long, both of Big Rock; Larisa Sica, Campton Hills; Robert Dunteman, Kelsey Gould, and Erin Kettelkamp, all of Elburn; Haleigh Graham, Elgin; Wes Krug, Alicia Sunderlage and Brent Sunderlage, all of Hampshire; Marissa Chapa, Tyler Fabrizius, Michael Gorenz, Erin Hughes, Cody Pitstick, and Susie Thompson, all of Maple Park; and Allison Steininger, Sugar Grove;
• KCFB Foundation General Scholarships ($1,000): Alyssa Mish, Elgin.
Kane County Farm Bureau is a nonprofit membership association serving members, local agricultural producers and Kane County communities since 1912. With over 15,000 member families, farm bureau membership is open to all in Kane County who support a stable, profitable and permanent agricultural sector as a vital part of a strong economy in a free society.