McHenry County Farm Bureau Agricultural Education Foundation is offering a $1,000 scholarship. The scholarship is available for high school seniors pursuing continuing education in agriculture or agriculture-related fields.
New this year is the John W Hoffman Memorial Scholarship.
John Hoffman was a long-time member of the Northeastern Illinois Twin Cylinder Club (NEITCC) and served on its board of directors. He was an integral member of the Club, a 41-year employee of Alliance Contractors, Inc., a tractor restoration expert, and a member of the agricultural community.
The NEITCC has decided that a scholarship benefiting someone from the next generation of farmers or tradesmen is a fitting tribute to a man who volunteered constantly and was always willing and able to help. It would be John's hope that a scholarship in his memory would go to someone with the same love of farming and/or the trades that he had.
McHenry County Farm Bureau Foundation will serve as the fiscal agent and scholarship administrator for this new $1,000 scholarship opportunity for high school seniors.
The scholarship applications need to be received by April 1, 2023. The applicant or the applicant's family must be a member of the McHenry County Farm Bureau to qualify. Additional scholarships may be awarded if funds are available at the time of judging.
If you have any questions regarding these scholarships, please call our office at 815-338-1520 or email mcfbmgr@att.net.