IAA FOUNDATION OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO DRIVE AGRICULTURE FORWARD

Truck drivers are critical for transporting farm commodities, inputs and food throughout Illinois and the nation. The Driving Agriculture Forward Scholarship helps offset the cost of needed commercial truck driver training and ensures more well-trained, safe drivers are available.

“We are pleased to diversify the types of scholarships available through our program,” said Jennifer Smith, Development Manager, IAA Foundation. “We are encouraged by the insightfulness of donors who choose to support all facets of agriculture.”

Applicants enrolled, or planning to enroll, in a commercial driver training program at an Illinois Community College are encouraged to apply. Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded every three months and are based on the Illinois Farm Bureau region where the applicant resides.

All applicants must Illinois residents and must provide proof of enrollment in during the award cycle. Additionally, an endorsement is required from a farmer, County Farm Bureau leader, agribusiness, or food processing business.

Application Windows 
Window one will be open March 1-31, 2022, for applicants enrolling in driver training April 1 through June 30, 2022.
Window two will open June 1-30, 2022, for applicants enrolling in driver training July 1 through September 30, 2022.
Window three will open on September 1-30, 2022, for applicants enrolling in driver training October 1 through December 31, 2022.
Window four will open on December 1-31, 2022, for applicants enrolling in driver training January 1 to March 31, 2023.

Full eligibility guidelines and the link to apply is available at https://iaafoundation.org/our-mission-at-work/student-scholarships/apply-for-truck-driving-scholarships/

For more information, contact your County Farm Bureau, the IAA Foundation at 309-557-2232, or e-mail Jennifer Smith at [email protected]

The mission of the IAA Foundation, Illinois Farm Bureau’s charitable arm, is to fund education, research, and charitable activities that benefit Illinois farm families and agriculture.