The FarmHouse Foundation
The FarmHouse Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public educational foundation, organized in 1965 as a trust, to support the Fraternity and its high standards of scholarship, character, personal growth, unity and leadership among members of FarmHouse Fraternity.
One of the most tangible and rewarding initiatives of the FarmHouse Foundation is our scholarship program. Each year, academic and international study abroad scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need in support of FarmHouse student members. Last fiscal year, the Foundation awarded $235,342 to 213 students.
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, exemplary integrity, ethics, initiative and industry conducive to ongoing leadership, career potential and service to others. An ideal applicant should have a commitment to the values FarmHouse holds dear, in particular those principles of leadership, scholarship and a genuine interest in the success of their brothers. These characteristics embody those who have established these named scholarships and countless other FarmHouse men who continue the tradition today.
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The FarmHouse Foundation will award four scholarships to FarmHouse student members studying abroad during the spring or summer semesters. The purpose of these scholarships is to broaden the horizons of FarmHouse undergraduates through university study-abroad programs and international student travel opportunities. The intent of the scholarships is to support the expenses associated with studying abroad.
Recipients must be initiated members of FarmHouse Fraternity, enrolled at a university hosting a FarmHouse chapter and carrying a schedule typical for their classification. Recipients must have a grade point average (GPA) above or equal to the International Fraternity's all-members' GPA and shall maintain satisfactory behavior.
MILTON & PAULINE JELLUM STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP
Through the generosity of Milton (MN 53) and Pauline Jellum, one $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to a member of FarmHouse Fraternity for a study abroad experience. The scholarship can be used for a) travel expenses to and from a foreign country related to a study abroad experience; b) tuition and fees connected with being enrolled and admitted to study at an accredited college or university in a country outside of the United States and Canada; and/or c) room and board while studying in a foreign country. During the scholarship selection process, in the event there is a tie, first preference shall be given to a member of the Minnesota FarmHouse Chapter.
RANDY & DEBBIE LINVILLE INTERNATIONAL CATALYST FUND SCHOLARSHIP
Through the generosity of Randy (KS 73) and Debbie Linville, two $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to members of FarmHouse International Fraternity who are participating in international student travel, service immersion trips, and/or study abroad programs. The intent of the scholarship is to support the expenses associated with the international experience.
DARL & FLORENCE SNYDER NEW HORIZONS SCHOLARSHIP
Through the generosity of the late Darl (IA 42) & Florence Snyder, one $800 scholarship will be awarded to a member of FarmHouse Fraternity who is participating in a university-sponsored study abroad opportunity during the 2024-25 academic year or summer of 2025. The scholarship intends to support the travel and expenses associated with studying abroad.
Submission & Deadline
The application must be completed through this platform by April 30, 2025. Your university's official transcript and program brochure are required to be uploaded with this application.. Selection of the recipient will be made by a committee appointed by the FarmHouse Foundation Trustees.
| 2024-25 Study Abroad Scholarship Application | |
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| Accepting |
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| Submission |
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| Awards | 05/19/2025 |
The FarmHouse Foundation will award more than $64,000 in merit-based academic scholarships for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year. These scholarships are open to undergraduate and graduate members from any FarmHouse chapter. Submit your application by Friday, June 13.
You only need to complete one application to be considered for all available academic scholarships. Some scholarships are specific to certain majors, so please review the criteria before selecting the ones you are applying for. Two scholarships are also open to female legacies of FarmHouse members.
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Along with your online application, you must submit:
- your university's official transcript
- 3-5 letters of recommendation from:
- FarmHouse alumnus
- Undergraduate FH member
- Other letters from a faculty member, employer, advisor, etc.
The following scholarships will be awarded:
The Fichter Family Scholarship
One $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to a member of FarmHouse Fraternity in memory of the late A. Corby Fichter, Jr. (IA 50) by the Fichter family.
The Ronald D. Kay Memorial Scholarships – NEW
Two $4,000 scholarships will be awarded to individuals majoring in agriculture economics or agriculture business, who are members of FarmHouse Fraternity or female legacies, in memory of the late Ronald D. Kay (IA 53) by his family.
The W. Eugene & Linda Lloyd Scholarships
Four $3,500 scholarships will be awarded to individuals majoring in agriculture and/or life sciences as a result of the generosity of the late W. Eugene (IA 47) and his widow, Linda Lloyd.
The Robert A. Longenbaugh Scholarships
Two $3,200 scholarships will be awarded to members of FarmHouse Fraternity, majoring in water, environmental or civil engineering, agronomy, hydrology or water-related degrees as a result of the generosity of the late Bob Longenbaugh (CO 54).
The Clayton K. Yeutter Scholarship
Honoring his service as United States Secretary of Agriculture One $3,100 scholarship will be awarded to a member of FarmHouse Fraternity, majoring in agriculture and/or public affairs, in memory of the late Clayton Yeutter (NE 49).
The Douglas D. & Nancy J. Sims Scholarship
Two $3,000 scholarships will be awarded to outstanding student leaders of FarmHouse International Fraternity who exemplify the FarmHouse Object and are considered to be Builders of Men as a result of the generosity of the late Doug Sims (IL 65) and his widow, Nancy Sims.
The Chris H. and Vicki Lembcke Scholarship Fund
Three $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to members of FarmHouse Fraternity as a result of the generosity of the late Chris (CO 67) and Vicki Lembcke.
The Larry Herman Hageman Crop Sciences Scholarship
One $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a member of FarmHouse Fraternity, majoring in crop sciences, horticulture, soil sciences, plant pathology or entomology, as a result of the generosity of Larry H. Hageman (OH 94).
The William S. & Catherine May Scholarships
Five $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to members of FarmHouse Fraternity as a result of the generosity of the late William (OK 38) and Catherine May.
The Bert Krantz Memorial Scholarship
One $1,400 scholarship will be awarded to a member of FarmHouse Fraternity, majoring in agriculture as a result of the generosity of the late Bert (MI 36) and Nell Krantz.
The Danny Weisz Memorial Scholarship
One $1,400 scholarship will be awarded to a member of FarmHouse Fraternity, in memory of the late Danny Weisz (ID 89).
The Wayne and Virginia Grover Family Scholarship
One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an individual majoring in veterinary medicine, agriculture, and/or life sciences as a result of the generosity of Wayne (KS 59) and Virginia Grover.
The Acker/Folken Scholarship
One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a member of FarmHouse Fraternity as a result of the generosity of Duane (IA 49) and Shirley Acker as well as the late Herbert G. Folken (IA 28).
**Be sure to visit the FarmHouse Foundation website for detailed eligibility criteria for each available scholarship.**
| 2024-25 Academic Scholarship Application | |
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| Accepting |
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| Submission | 06/13/2025 |
| Awards | 07/25/2025 |