IAA Foundation College Scholarships
Offered by IAA Foundation · Free to apply
The IAA Foundation provides scholarships to Illinois Farm Bureau members, Illinois farm families, and their children or spouses pursuing degrees in agriculture or related fields. Applicants complete a single online application to be evaluated for all awards they qualify for. Funds are sent directly to the recipient's college or university and split across terms.
Other deadlines near this one
- Alabama Grocers Education Foundation ScholarshipsDue February 15, 2027 · $1,000
- Alabama Law Enforcement Officers' Family ScholarshipDue February 15, 2027 · Up to $2,500 a semester
- Alabama Student Grant ProgramDue February 15, 2027 · Up to $3,000/yr ($1,500 per semester; actual amount depends on state funding)
How hard is the IAA Foundation College Scholarships to win?
Narrow eligibility keeps the applicant pool small, so a qualified student has a genuinely realistic shot. These are the awards worth prioritising.
- Published odds
- roughly 1 in 3 applicants
- Reported applicant field
- ~350 students
- Awards each cycle
- 100
- Payoff per hour of work
- $223 / hr
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to Illinois residents
- Fewer rivalsAn essay is required, which filters out casual applicants
- Fewer rivalsAn official transcript is required
Where this number comes from: This provider publishes its real applicant and winner counts, so the rate above is the actual published rate from a recent cycle, not a Solyo model. Rates shift a little from cycle to cycle, and nobody can promise a win, but this is as real as scholarship odds get.
Who can apply for the IAA Foundation College Scholarships?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Illinois
- Open to high school seniors and current college students
- Must be an Illinois Farm Family member, or an Illinois Farm Bureau member, spouse, or child of a member.
- Must major in agriculture, agribusiness, or an ag-related course of study.
- Runs annually from January 1 to February 15 at 11:59 pm; next upcoming cycle is in 2027.
Personalized matching
Does your student actually qualify?
Not sure your student clears every rule above? Solyo checks 20+ criteria against their real profile: GPA, state, grade level, intended major, and more, across every award in this directory at once.
What the application takes
- Essay required.
- Transcript required. Request it from the school registrar ahead of the deadline.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is February 15, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 15 each year. Applications typically open in January.
- Applications open
- January 2027
- Applications close
- February 15, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the IAA Foundation College Scholarships
How much is the IAA Foundation College Scholarships worth?
The IAA Foundation College Scholarships awards varies by award. 100 awards are made each cycle.
When is the IAA Foundation College Scholarships deadline?
The current deadline is February 15, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 15 each year. Applications typically open in January.
When do IAA Foundation College Scholarships applications open?
Applications typically open in January, and close February 15, 2027.
Who is eligible for the IAA Foundation College Scholarships?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Illinois; Open to high school seniors and current college students.
Does the IAA Foundation College Scholarships require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay and a transcript. Expect to spend about 3.25 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the IAA Foundation College Scholarships?
Solyo estimates the odds at roughly 1 in 3 applicants, against a modelled field of ~350 students. The pool stays that size because open only to Illinois residents and an essay is required, which filters out casual applicants. At 3.3 hrs of work, that is about $223 of expected value per hour. This is an estimate from award structure, not a published acceptance rate.
Is the IAA Foundation College Scholarships free to apply?
Yes. The IAA Foundation College Scholarships is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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Award details are curated by Solyo and verified against the official scholarship page. Deadlines and requirements can change between cycles, so always confirm on the provider's site before applying.