Scholarships for Agriculture and Natural Resource Majors

About Central A&M CUD 21

School District 21 encompasses the communities of Assumption and Moweaqua, which are located in Christion and Shelby counties of Central Illinois; however the district also serves students from Macon County, as well.

Both are rural/farming communities and Assumptions include the manufacturing company of Grain Storage International. Attributes for both Assumption and Moweaqua include: pride in the community, strong support of school activities, strong intergovernmental cooperation (including school district), and low crime rates. Both communities also have thriving public libraries and strong bonds with local community colleges.

Assumption and Moweaqua are rural/farming communities that have pride in their communities, a strong support of school activities, strong intergovnmental cooperation (including the school district), low crime rates and a diversity of community activities. Both communities have thriving public libraries and local community colleges.

Assumption is home to the largest in the nation, family-owned John Deere Dealership, Sloan Implement, and international manufacturing company, AGCO. Moweaqua is home to one of the Midwest’s largest charter travel bus companies, Timi’s Tours, JCG Midwest, central Illinois’ largest water drainage supplier and DIGS Associates, a nation-wide professional water management service.

College/University Scholarships Are Available To Graduating Seniors From Central Assumption Moweaqua High School (CAMHS) Who Are:

  • 1

    Residents of Christian, Shelby or Macon County.

  • 2

    Will major in fields of natural resources or agriculture.

  • 3

    Have clearly demonstrated a strong work ethic and positive attitude.

  • 4

    Have attained a “C” average at graduation time.

The scholarship is to be paid directly to the institution for tuition and books and is currently limited to $5,000 for a two year institution and $10,000 for a four year institution. The student is required to major in a field of natural resources or agriculture and maintain a “C” average. An official copy of grades must be provided to the Foundation at the end of each semester before payment for the following semester is made. At present the scholarship is awarded every two or four years depending on the institution selected. The scholarship amount and award frequency may be increased by the Advisory Committee as the foundation’s resources grow.

Note that “C” average students are given priority over students with higher grade point averages. However a strong, clearly demonstrated “work ethic” and positive attitude are of paramount importance!

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The application can be filled out (below) or downloaded (PDF)

Scholarship Application

For interested students:

(1) Read the selection criteria
(2) Complete the application
(3) Follow the application process

Wendling-VanUytven-Kiesecoms Foundation Scholarship Application

Applicants must provide all following information. The application deadline is April 15 of the current year.

Scholarship Application
Name
Name
First
Last
Address
Address
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal
Parent/Guardian Name
Parent/Guardian Name
First
Last
Two employer and two teacher references. Please include their titles, phone numbers and email addresses. Family references may not be used.
What is your planned field of study, and in 100 words or less, why did you choose that field?
What do you want to do once you finish your formal education?
In 100 words or less please identify who has or have been the most influential person(s) in your life and why?

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