Farm Bureau Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients

The IAA Foundation is providing scholarships for college tuition during the 2020-2021 school year.

As the charitable arm of the Illinois Farm Bureau, the IAA Foundation awarded $114,000 to 72 students pursuing degrees in agriculture-related fields. Students were selected based on their academic achievements, leadership involvement, professional career goals, and overall commitment to success.

Including Illinois County Farm Bureau Scholarship programs, more than $875,000 is awarded annually to students pursuing higher education.

Recipients include Jake Wentz of Sigel, son of Tim and Betty Wente, $2,000 from the Fletcher A. Gourley, Leonard Southwell and Roger Capps Memorial Scholarships, awarded to children of Prairie Farms Dairy employees and patrons

Penny Flood of Montrose, daughter and Randy and April Flood, $1,000 Collegiate Farm Bureau Scholarship

Christian Kessler of Strasburg, son of Jason and Tynia Kessler, $1,000 Dorothy and Wilhelmine Ratermann Scholarship

Emma Kuhns of Mason, daughter of Stan and Shelly Kuhns, $1,000 Leonard C. Zimmerly Memorial Scholarship

Wyatt Hewing, $1,000 Effingham County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship