2025 Foundation Scholarship Winners Announced

Nineteen (19) students have been selected to receive a total of $26,000 in scholarships from the Clinton County Farm Bureau (CFB) Foundation for the 2025-26 school year based on their academic ability, financial need, leadership involvement, and professional career goals.

From a strong belief in agriculture and the education of American youth, funds for many of the scholarships were made possible by a $22,000 donation from the Dorothy & Wilhemine Ratermann Trust.  The Foundation also received over $5,400 in contributions from approximately 1,000 Clinton CFB members this past year.

In addition to the general scholarship program, the Foundation also awarded the 3^rd annual Marie Krausz Memorial Scholarship.  Donated funds were designated to assist a student pursuing a degree in nursing.  And new this year, we awarded our first two (2) Ag Mechanics Scholarships from funds raised through our first “Pulling for Agriculture” tractor pull held last September.

The Clinton CFB Foundation is a charitable trust foundation that is the property of Clinton CFB members and administered by a local board of directors.  The Clinton CFB Foundation was formed to provide scholarships and other resources for the promotion and education of agriculture.  Anyone can contribute to the Foundation and all contributions are tax-deductible. To-date, the Clinton CFB Foundation has awarded 565 scholarships to sons and daughters of Clinton CFB members, bringing the total to $526,300.

The Clinton CFB Foundation salutes each of this year’s winners and wishes them continued success in their future pursuits.

Kaitlyn Steinkamp ($3,000) – daughter of Eric and Jennifer Steinkamp of Bartelso. She is a 2023 graduate of Carlyle High School and is currently attending the University of Missouri pursuing a degree in chemical engineering.

Courtney Davison ($2,500) – daughter of Jason and Alison Davison of Carlyle. She is a 2024 graduate of Carlyle High school and is currently attending Southeast Missouri State University pursuing a degree in agribusiness.

Cara Carrillon ($2,000) – daughter of Curt and Nicole Carrillon of Carlyle. Cara is currently a senior at Central High School, planning on pursuing a degree in agronomy or agribusiness.

Samantha Heinzmann ($2,000) — daughter of Aaron and Jenn Heinzmann of Carlyle. Samantha is currently a senior at Carlyle High School, planning on attending Kaskaskia College to pursue a degree in agriculture education.

Kierstan Lampe ($2,000) — daughter of Craig & Stacey Lampe of Aviston. Kierstan is a 2023 graduate of Central High School and is currently pursuing an animal science degree at Iowa State University.

Tyler Horstmann ($1,500) – son of Brian and Tara Horstmann of Trenton. Tyler is a 2024 graduate of Wesclin High School currently attending Kaskaskia College with plans to transfer to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to attain a degree in mechanical engineering.

Michael Brinkmann ($1,250) – son of Jason and Elisha Brinkmann of Carlyle. Michael is a 2024 graduate of Carlyle High School and is attending Kaskaskia College studying Ag Business and Agronomy.

Bradley Huelsmann ($1,250) – son of Vernon and Janice Huelsmann of Trenton. Bradley is a 2024 graduate of Mater Dei High School and is currently attending Kaskaskia College earning an associate degree in welding technology.

Christopher Richter ($1,250) – son of Allen and Barbara Richter of Aviston. Christopher is a 2024 graduate of Central High School currently attending Southern Illinois University Edwardsville pursuing a degree in computer science.

Connor Wademan ($1,250) – son of Ben and Amy Wademan of Keyesport. Connor is a 2023 graduate of Carlyle High School currently attending Kaskaskia College with plans on transferring to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to major in biology with a concentration in medical sciences.

Alayna Benhoff ($1,000) – daughter of Justin and Pamela Benhoff of Carlyle. Alayna is a 2024 graduate of Mater Dei High School and is currently attending Saint Louis University pursuing a nursing degree.

Daisy Brammeier ($1,000) – daughter of Jason and Dena Brammeier of Carlyle. Daisy is currently a senior at Carlyle High School. After graduation, she plans on attending Kaskaskia College and later transferring to a university to obtain a bachelor’s degree in social work.

Carissa Litteken ($1,000) – daughter of Mark and Jennifer Litteken of Aviston. Carissa is a 2023 graduate of Mater Dei High School and is currently attending Kaskaskia College pursuing a degree in nursing.

Makenna Reckling ($1,000) – daughter of Greg and Linda Reckling of Carlyle. Makenna is currently a senior at Carlyle High School and plans to attend Greenville University to pursue a degree in business accounting.

Carlie Wademan ($1,000) – daughter of Ben and Amy Wademan of Keyesport. Carlie is a 2024 graduate of Carlyle High School and is currently attending Kaskaskia College with plans to transfer to Eastern Illinois University to become a registered dietitian.

Jensen Boatright ($750) – son of Bradley and Jamie Boatright of Carlyle. Jensen is a 2022 graduate of Carlyle High School and is currently attending Kaskaskia College pursuing a bachelor’s degree in economics and finance.

Abigail Crosby ($750) – daughter of Amanda and the late Aaron Crosby of Aviston. Abigail is a 2023 graduate of Central High School and is currently attending Iowa State University to pursue a degree in agronomy.

Trent Korte ($750) – son of Keith and Erin Korte of Damiansville. Trent is currently a senior at Mater Dei High School and plans on attending Kaskaskia College and later transferring to a university to obtain a degree in either finance or ag business.

Abigail Voss ($750) – daughter of Jared & Lisa Voss of Carlyle. Abigail is currently a senior at Central High School and plans on attending Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to pursue a degree in elementary education.

Carissa Litteken was awarded the Marie Krausz Memorial Scholarship and Tyler Horstmann and Bradley Huelsmann were awarded Ag Mechanics Scholarships.