Congratulations to our
2020 Scholarship REcipients
Kendall County Farm Bureau Foundation General Scholarships
Elizabeth Franzen - Elizabeth is the daughter of Doug Fitzgerald & Sheryl Franzen of Somonauk. Elizabeth will be attending Aurora University with a focus on Elementary Education – with endorsement in Special Education.
William Benson – William is the son of David & Mary Ann Benson of Plano. William is attending Southern Illinois University, Carbondale with a major in Civil Engineering.
Mikayla Panush – Mikayla is the daughter of Paul and Tanya Panush of Oswego. Mikayla will be attending Southeastern University (FL) where she will focus on a nursing degree.
Rachel Testin – Rachel is the daughter of the late Joel & Susanne Testin. Rachel will be attending Monmouth College where she will have a double major in Accounting and Business Administration.
Dobbin Family Scholarship
Caleb Clark – Caleb is the son of Jeff & Susan Clark of Oswego. Caleb is attending Purdue University with a major in Biomedical Engineering/Pre-Medicine and plans to continue on to become a physician.
Kyle Christian – Kyle is the son of Jeremy & Jill Christian of Newark. Kyle will attend the University of Illinois with a focus on Ag Education.
Kylee Zoran – Kylee is the daughter of Lisa and Paul Zoran of Ottawa. Kylee will be attending Joliet Junior College with a major area of study in Agribusiness.
Matlock Memorial Scholarship
Karoline Stewart –Karoline is the daughter of Bob and Sarah Stewart of Yorkville. Karoline will be attending the University of Illinois where she will focus on an art education degree.
Rock I Scholarship
Conner Christian – Connor is the son of Jeremy & Jill Christian of Newark. Connor has attended the University of Illinois at Champagne Urbana with a focus on Ag Leadership and Science Ed with a concentration in Ag Education.
Albert & Phyllis Wykes Memorial Scholarship
Kyle Westphal – Kyle is the son of Doug and Amy Westphal of Newark. Kyle will be attending Joliet Junior College with a major area of study in Ag Business.
Young Leaders Scholarship
Zach Perkins – Zach is the son of Michael and Tina Perkins of Millbrook. Zach will be attending Joliet Junior College with a major area of study in Ag Business and Animal Industry Management.
Elizabeth Franzen - Elizabeth is the daughter of Doug Fitzgerald & Sheryl Franzen of Somonauk. Elizabeth will be attending Aurora University with a focus on Elementary Education – with endorsement in Special Education.
William Benson – William is the son of David & Mary Ann Benson of Plano. William is attending Southern Illinois University, Carbondale with a major in Civil Engineering.
Mikayla Panush – Mikayla is the daughter of Paul and Tanya Panush of Oswego. Mikayla will be attending Southeastern University (FL) where she will focus on a nursing degree.
Rachel Testin – Rachel is the daughter of the late Joel & Susanne Testin. Rachel will be attending Monmouth College where she will have a double major in Accounting and Business Administration.
Dobbin Family Scholarship
Caleb Clark – Caleb is the son of Jeff & Susan Clark of Oswego. Caleb is attending Purdue University with a major in Biomedical Engineering/Pre-Medicine and plans to continue on to become a physician.
Kyle Christian – Kyle is the son of Jeremy & Jill Christian of Newark. Kyle will attend the University of Illinois with a focus on Ag Education.
Kylee Zoran – Kylee is the daughter of Lisa and Paul Zoran of Ottawa. Kylee will be attending Joliet Junior College with a major area of study in Agribusiness.
Matlock Memorial Scholarship
Karoline Stewart –Karoline is the daughter of Bob and Sarah Stewart of Yorkville. Karoline will be attending the University of Illinois where she will focus on an art education degree.
Rock I Scholarship
Conner Christian – Connor is the son of Jeremy & Jill Christian of Newark. Connor has attended the University of Illinois at Champagne Urbana with a focus on Ag Leadership and Science Ed with a concentration in Ag Education.
Albert & Phyllis Wykes Memorial Scholarship
Kyle Westphal – Kyle is the son of Doug and Amy Westphal of Newark. Kyle will be attending Joliet Junior College with a major area of study in Ag Business.
Young Leaders Scholarship
Zach Perkins – Zach is the son of Michael and Tina Perkins of Millbrook. Zach will be attending Joliet Junior College with a major area of study in Ag Business and Animal Industry Management.
2020 Applications
| Kendall 2020 Scholarship Instructions |
| Kendall 2020 Application (Fillable PDF) |
| Kendall 2020 Application (Word Document) |
Attention Scholarship Applicants! The deadline to return scholarship applications is still March 31st. Scholarship applications may be returned in several ways. Applications can be mailed to 4000 N Division, Morris IL 60450, emailed to manager@kendallgrundyfb.com, or dropped off at out office during business hours. Please note that these hours may be impacted by the current situation. We suggest that you call 815-942-6400 prior to dropping off your application for instructions. Best of luck to all our applicants!
If for any reason you have trouble completing a section of the application due to school closures, please let Victoria know by emailing manager@kendallgrundyfb.com.
If for any reason you have trouble completing a section of the application due to school closures, please let Victoria know by emailing manager@kendallgrundyfb.com.
Kendall County Farm Bureau Foundation General Scholarships (Students/Residents of Kendall County are eligible) of up to $1,000 available to high school seniors, college students, or adult learners returning to school, whose self, parents or spouse are active members of the Kendall County Farm Bureau for a minimum of two years. Membership dues must be paid in full and members must be in good standing at the time of application. Applicants may pursue any field of study.
$2,000 Dobbin Family Scholarship (Students from Kendall & LaSalle Co’s are eligible) This scholarship is available to a high school senior, college student, or adult returning to school from LaSalle and Kendall Counties who is pursing higher education in an agriculture related job or career as described in the College of ACES (U of I) and SIU – Dept. of Ag bulletins. The applicant must be planning to enroll or be enrolled in an accredited 2 year or 4 year college or university.
* Due to current market conditions, this scholarship may be limited to one recipient from each county *
$1,000 Matlock Memorial Scholarship Given by the Matlock family, this scholarship is available to a high school senior, college student, or adult returning to school, whose self, parents or spouse are active members of the Kendall County Farm Bureau for at least the last two years, and a Kendall Co. 4-H member of 5 or more years, but not inclusive. Applicants may pursue an agriculture related, nursing or teacher preparation program.
$1,000 Rock-I-Scholarship Given by the J. George and Ann Smith family.
The Scholarship will be awarded to any individual that will be attending or is currently attending the University of Illinois, in any degree program with the College of Aces. The scholarship is open to any Kendall Co. 4-H member who has been a member for a minimum of 3 years AND/OR an FFA member representing chapters from Newark, Sandwich/Somonauk/Leland and Seneca.
No Farm Bureau membership is necessary to qualify for the scholarship.
Albert & Phyllis Wykes Memorial Scholarship Established by the family of Phyllis and Albert Wykes, this $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an individual that is studying education or agriculture at Joliet Jr. College or Waubonsee Community College. Must be a resident of Kendall County. No Farm Bureau membership is necessary to qualify for the scholarship. Based on need and academics.
Stephan P. Bazan Memorial Scholarship
The Bazan family has established this $500.00 scholarship in memory of their father Stephan Bazan. It will be awarded to students majoring in agriculture. Open to all students (high school seniors, adult and returning students) for any 2 or 4 year Agriculture program at any college in Illinois. No Farm Bureau membership, 4-H or FFA affiliation is required. Based on need and academics.
Kendall County Farm Bureau Young Leaders Scholarship
The KCFB Young Leaders group has established this $1,000 scholarship which will be awarded to an individual that is attending a 2 or 4 year college and studying in the field of Agriculture. The individual or family must be an active Kendall County Farm Bureau member for at least 2 years.
Howard & Helen Koch Memorial Scholarship
The Koch Family has established a $500.00 annual scholarship in memory of Doc Koch and his wife Helen. It will be awarded to a student majoring in animal husbandry or animal science, veterinary school or vet tech training at a 2 or 4 year college. No Farm Bureau membership is required and no county residency is required. The family does require that the student update the family on their progress in school.
$2,000 Dobbin Family Scholarship (Students from Kendall & LaSalle Co’s are eligible) This scholarship is available to a high school senior, college student, or adult returning to school from LaSalle and Kendall Counties who is pursing higher education in an agriculture related job or career as described in the College of ACES (U of I) and SIU – Dept. of Ag bulletins. The applicant must be planning to enroll or be enrolled in an accredited 2 year or 4 year college or university.
* Due to current market conditions, this scholarship may be limited to one recipient from each county *
$1,000 Matlock Memorial Scholarship Given by the Matlock family, this scholarship is available to a high school senior, college student, or adult returning to school, whose self, parents or spouse are active members of the Kendall County Farm Bureau for at least the last two years, and a Kendall Co. 4-H member of 5 or more years, but not inclusive. Applicants may pursue an agriculture related, nursing or teacher preparation program.
$1,000 Rock-I-Scholarship Given by the J. George and Ann Smith family.
The Scholarship will be awarded to any individual that will be attending or is currently attending the University of Illinois, in any degree program with the College of Aces. The scholarship is open to any Kendall Co. 4-H member who has been a member for a minimum of 3 years AND/OR an FFA member representing chapters from Newark, Sandwich/Somonauk/Leland and Seneca.
No Farm Bureau membership is necessary to qualify for the scholarship.
Albert & Phyllis Wykes Memorial Scholarship Established by the family of Phyllis and Albert Wykes, this $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an individual that is studying education or agriculture at Joliet Jr. College or Waubonsee Community College. Must be a resident of Kendall County. No Farm Bureau membership is necessary to qualify for the scholarship. Based on need and academics.
Stephan P. Bazan Memorial Scholarship
The Bazan family has established this $500.00 scholarship in memory of their father Stephan Bazan. It will be awarded to students majoring in agriculture. Open to all students (high school seniors, adult and returning students) for any 2 or 4 year Agriculture program at any college in Illinois. No Farm Bureau membership, 4-H or FFA affiliation is required. Based on need and academics.
Kendall County Farm Bureau Young Leaders Scholarship
The KCFB Young Leaders group has established this $1,000 scholarship which will be awarded to an individual that is attending a 2 or 4 year college and studying in the field of Agriculture. The individual or family must be an active Kendall County Farm Bureau member for at least 2 years.
Howard & Helen Koch Memorial Scholarship
The Koch Family has established a $500.00 annual scholarship in memory of Doc Koch and his wife Helen. It will be awarded to a student majoring in animal husbandry or animal science, veterinary school or vet tech training at a 2 or 4 year college. No Farm Bureau membership is required and no county residency is required. The family does require that the student update the family on their progress in school.
