Daughters of American Agriculture Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by American Agri-Women

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Overview

• Two $1,000 scholarships are available through the American Agri-Women foundation:
  • Jean Ibendahl Scholarship — for women ages 18–23 (including recent high school graduates)
  • Sister Thomas More Bertels Scholarship — for returning students in agriculture age 24 and older

Purpose

• Both scholarships support women connected to farming, ranching, or agribusiness who wish to take accredited courses directly related to agriculture: leadership, communications, rural sociology, technology, medicine, education, or other agricultural fields.

A little history

• Jean Ibendahl Scholarship: Established in 1991 by educator and AAW member Jean Ibendahl of Tamaroa, Illinois, and later supported by a $10,000 endowment from Jean and her husband, Calvin.
• Sister Thomas More Bertels Scholarship: Created in 1991 to honor Sister T. More Bertels, a founding mother of AAW and a long-time advocate for agricultural education.

Who is eligible

• Must be a farmer or rancher, or the wife, daughter, or close relative of someone employed in agriculture.
• Demonstrated economic or financial need is required.
• Some knowledge of or work experience in agriculture is expected.
• Academic achievement (GPA) or placement test results are considered; scholarship funds are intended for tuition for recognized courses related to agricultural communities.
• Scholarships are awarded only once per individual.

Required materials

• Completed application (see website for the form)
• Three signed and dated letters of reference
• Documentation of academic standing (transcripts or placement test results) as available
• Documentation or statement demonstrating financial need and agricultural connection

Deadlines & timeline

• Applications open January 1 and close March 1 each year (applications must be submitted by March 1).
• Results will be posted on the AAW website (www.americanagriwomen.org) no later than June 1.
• Only recipients will be notified personally.

After you receive the award

• If you are selected, please email a short note about how the scholarship has benefited you to foundation@americanagriwomen.org.

Important notes

• Scholarship funds must be used for tuition.
• Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
• Each scholarship is $1,000.

If you have questions or need the application form, check www.americanagriwomen.org or contact the foundation at foundation@americanagriwomen.org.