Seymour High School

Members of the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois represent a sector of the ag industry that is comprised of grain elevators, multi-national companies, single grain handling facilities, feed mills, ethanol plants, processors, feed mills and more. There are many career opportunities across Illinois and in a variety of capacities such as merchandising, origination, safety, accounting, engineering and more. The...

The IAAP Education Foundation Scholarship program strengthens the Illinois aggregates industry by promoting the education of worthy students.  The Education Foundation scholarship supports students learning and training to be the next generation of professionals in the industry.The Joanne Kluessendorf Memorial scholarship promotes the education of individuals seeking a career in teaching Earth Science or Geology.  Learn about Joanne's life and...

Each year, the Chicago Federation of Labor awards 10 William A. Lee Memorial Scholarships to high school seniors, five to the winners of the Academic Competition, and five to the winners of the Random Drawing. Applicants must choose to enter either the Random Drawing or Academic Competition for the William A. Lee Memorial Scholarship.Students are not eligible to enter both...

Seven college scholarships are available for 2025:One $10,000 ScholarshipTwo $5,000 ScholarshipsFour $2,500 ScholarshipsApplications Due to ILCA: February 28, 2025Five high school senior scholarships are available for 2025:Five $1,000 ScholarshipsApplications Due to ILCA – February 28, 2025Dates to RememberRecipients Notified – 45-60 days following the deadlineScholarship Payment Disbursement Deadline – NovemberScholarship Recipients Recognition – Awards Banquet – FebruaryPlease note: All applicants...

Larry Hall was a president of ISA, a dedicated Illinois arborist, a true tree enthusiast, a 1999 Arborist of the Year, and a lifelong learner who believed in the education of young arborists as the next generation of tree ambassadors. He began his 60-year career in the tree care industry at the age of 18 with no formal training, but...

For the 2025/2026 school year, the benefit amount awarded to members pursing higher education will be increased to $110,000 in total. BetterLife members may apply for BetterLife’s National Scholarship benefit consisting of up to 61 scholarships. They are as follows:One (1) $10,000 Annual Scholarship awarded to a deserving BetterLife memberNine (9) $5,000 Annual Scholarships awarded to deserving BetterLife membersOne (1)...