2022 Scholarship REcipients
Hailee Dannenberg, daughter of Marc and Kelly Dannenberg, is the recipient of the $1000 Wykes Family Memorial Scholarship. Hailee is attending Joliet Junior College majoring in Animal Science and Nutrition.
Elizabeth Franzen, the daughter of Doug Fitzgerald and Sheryl Franzen, of Somonauk has received a $1,000 General Scholarship. Elizabeth will be attending Aurora University in the fall majoring in elementary education.
Jada Hamman of Newark has received a $1,000 scholarship from the Kendall-Grundy Young Leaders. Jada attends Colorado Mesa University majoring in Agriculture Business. Jada is the daughter of Jennifer and Dave Hamman.
Kendall Heitz of Yorkville has received a Kendall County Farm Bureau General Scholarship amounting in $1,000. Kayla will be attending Millikin University this fall majoring in Nursing. Kendall is the daughter of Kim and Chris Heitz.
Lydia Oker of Sandwich has been awarded a $1,000 Matlock Memorial Scholarship. Lydia attends Colorado State University and majors in Animal Science. Lydia is the daughter of Rhonda and Thomas Oker.
Logan Panush, son of Paul Panush of Oswego, has been awarded a $1,000 Kendall County Farm Bureau General Scholarship. Logan attends Grand Canton University majoring in Business.
Sydney Sleezer is the recipient of a $1000 General Scholarship from the Kendall County Farm Bureau Foundation. Sydney plans to attend Iowa State University. Sydney is the daughter of Seth and Connie Sleezer.
Keith Stewart is the son of Robert and Sarah Stewart of Yorkville. Keith is the recipient of a $2000 Dobbins Family Scholarship. He will be attending the University of Illinois this fall majoring in Animal Science.
Maggie Stewart is the daughter of John and Michelle Stewart of Sheridan. Maggie is the recipient of a $2000 Dobbins Family Scholarship. She will be attending the Missouri Valley College this fall majoring in Agri-Business.
Rachel Testin of Newark has been awarded a $2,000 Dobbins Family Scholarship. Rachel will be attending Upper Iowa University this fall majoring in Agricultural Finance Management. Rachel is the daughter of the late Joel and Susanne Testin.
Peyton Weber is the son of Kent and Margi Weber of Seneca. Peyton is the recipient of a $2000 Dobbins Family Scholarship. He will be attending the Joliet Junior College this fall majoring in Agricultural Engineering.
Elizabeth Franzen, the daughter of Doug Fitzgerald and Sheryl Franzen, of Somonauk has received a $1,000 General Scholarship. Elizabeth will be attending Aurora University in the fall majoring in elementary education.
Jada Hamman of Newark has received a $1,000 scholarship from the Kendall-Grundy Young Leaders. Jada attends Colorado Mesa University majoring in Agriculture Business. Jada is the daughter of Jennifer and Dave Hamman.
Kendall Heitz of Yorkville has received a Kendall County Farm Bureau General Scholarship amounting in $1,000. Kayla will be attending Millikin University this fall majoring in Nursing. Kendall is the daughter of Kim and Chris Heitz.
Lydia Oker of Sandwich has been awarded a $1,000 Matlock Memorial Scholarship. Lydia attends Colorado State University and majors in Animal Science. Lydia is the daughter of Rhonda and Thomas Oker.
Logan Panush, son of Paul Panush of Oswego, has been awarded a $1,000 Kendall County Farm Bureau General Scholarship. Logan attends Grand Canton University majoring in Business.
Sydney Sleezer is the recipient of a $1000 General Scholarship from the Kendall County Farm Bureau Foundation. Sydney plans to attend Iowa State University. Sydney is the daughter of Seth and Connie Sleezer.
Keith Stewart is the son of Robert and Sarah Stewart of Yorkville. Keith is the recipient of a $2000 Dobbins Family Scholarship. He will be attending the University of Illinois this fall majoring in Animal Science.
Maggie Stewart is the daughter of John and Michelle Stewart of Sheridan. Maggie is the recipient of a $2000 Dobbins Family Scholarship. She will be attending the Missouri Valley College this fall majoring in Agri-Business.
Rachel Testin of Newark has been awarded a $2,000 Dobbins Family Scholarship. Rachel will be attending Upper Iowa University this fall majoring in Agricultural Finance Management. Rachel is the daughter of the late Joel and Susanne Testin.
Peyton Weber is the son of Kent and Margi Weber of Seneca. Peyton is the recipient of a $2000 Dobbins Family Scholarship. He will be attending the Joliet Junior College this fall majoring in Agricultural Engineering.
2022 Applications
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| 2022 Kendall Application (Word) |
Attention Scholarship Applicants! The deadline to return scholarship applications is March 18th. 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.
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.
