Marion CFB Scholarship Applications Due March 15th

The Marion County Farm Bureau (CFB) Foundation will be accepting 2025 scholarship applications from our member families until midnight on March 15^th.  The number and dollar amount of scholarships awarded each year varies depending upon the number of applications received and availability of funds.

The Foundation will also be awarding their 8^th annual scholarship in memory of Berniece Swan.  Berniece served as the organization’s Administrative Assistant for over 17 years.  After her passing, the family established a Memorial Scholarship in her name which is also open to Marion CFB members and their children.  For 2025, this scholarship has been increased to $1,500.

Both scholarships are open to graduating seniors and college students who have not yet received their undergraduate degree.  Past recipients may re-apply, but no student may win more than two (2) scholarships from the Marion CFB Foundation.  Detailed requirements are provided on the online application, but scholarship applicants must be from a Marion CFB member family (2 years minimum), be a resident of Illinois, and be enrolled in an agriculture-related field of study.

Applications and supporting documentation must be completed online by midnight on March 15^th.