IAA Foundation Awards $303,751 in Scholarships to Students Pursuing Agriculture Degrees

BLLOMINGTON, Ill. – Students can count on support of scholarships for college tuition during the 2026-2027 school year, courtesy of the IAA Foundation.
The charitable arm of the Illinois Farm Bureau, the IAA Foundation, is awarding $303,751 to 127 students pursuing degrees in agriculture-related fields.  Students are selected based on their activities and leadership, their community involvement, professional career goals and their overall commitment to success.
“Each year we are proud to support and encourage students who represent agriculture’s strong and vibrant future,” said Jennifer Smith, IAA Foundation development manager.
Hannah Humphreys of Franklin County is a recipient of the Allen and Ellen M Blessman Scholarship and will receive $1,000 and Tony Kistner of Franklin County is a recipient of the Harris Thomas Scholarship and will receive $2,000.  A full listing of recipients can be found at www.iaafoundation.org.
Annually, the Illinois Farm Bureau and county Farm Bureaus combine to award more than $1,000,000 in scholarship support.
“The scholarship program acknowledges hard-working students and offers financial support so they can pursue their dreams and land careers in agriculture,” said Smith.  “Through generous farm gifts and contributions from individuals, farm families, Illinois Farm Bureau members, and others who support our industry, we continue to see diversification and growth in our program.”
For more information on the IAA Foundation scholarship program, how to establish a scholarship, or to donate to a scholarship fund, visit the IAA Foundation’s website at www.iaafoundation.org or call 309-557-2232.