The Donald and Patricia Pritchard Scholarship benefits a high school senior in DeKalb County who plans to attend the University of Illinois College of Agriculture, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES) OR a current college student who is a graduate of a DeKalb County high school and currently enrolled in the ACES program. Scholarship recipients are selected by a committee each spring under the direction of the DeKalb County Community Foundation. Applications are available from February 1 – April 1 each year.

Scholarship Criteria:

• • A graduating high school senior who is a resident of DeKalb County, IL OR a current college student who graduated from a DeKalb County High School.
  • Attending the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and enrolled in the College of ACES.
  • Intending to major in any agriculture-related field.
  • For current college students, they must be currently enrolled in the College of ACES at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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History of the Scholarship Opportunity:

The scholarship is named for Donald and Patricia Pritchard who have strong ties to DeKalb County even though life and work have led them to live in several other states. Don was born and raised in DeKalb County on a dairy and grain farm. Patricia grew up on a small farm in Ohio, caring for animals and learning to appreciate the country life. They dedicated their careers to working in the field of animal sciences and agriculture.

Both Don and Patricia know the value of a college education, having worked in various capacities in the university system. They know, because of their experiences with many students over the years, how education can contribute to a successful future.