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Virginia K. Meyer Scholarship

To provide educational resources to individuals with an agricultural background who intend to pursue a career in the mental health field. 

Winter Scholarship - Closed Closed This scholarship is part of the Winter application cycle. The application is open December 1st to February 1st every year. How to Apply

Eligibility Criteria

Applicant must:

- Currently reside in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, or Winnebago Counties.
- Plan to pursue a career as a mental health professional.

Specifications

Preference may be given to students with an agricultural background. 

For the purposes of this scholarship, mental health careers include mental health professionals such as counselors, social workers, therapists, psychologists, or psychiatrists.

Written Prompt

Each CFNIL scholarship is created with a specific purpose in mind. As you complete the application, the system automatically matches you with every scholarship for which you are eligible and will present you with a specific written prompt for each. You're encouraged to craft a unique response to each prompt to show the reviewers why you're the best candidate for that scholarship.

Scholarship Background and Intent

Virginia, lovingly known as Ginny, is a well-known real estate professional and figure in rural communities in the region. Ginny grew up on a farm in Beloit, Wisconsin, and her passion for agriculture continued as she sold livestock to get herself through college. She currently leverages that understanding to donate to local nonprofits. Being from a rural community and having someone close to her who lives with a mental illness, she is keenly aware of the lack of mental health professionals/services. Ginny's vision is to support students pursuing a career in the mental health field and bring skills to rural regions of our community.