The Mary Lou Diebold Memorial Scholarship recognizes the dedication and passion Ms. Diebold had for agriculture and community involvement. Applicants must be a member or child of a member of Lake County Farm Bureau for at least two years, Illinois residency is not required. This scholarship is open to any major, preference will be given to a field related to agriculture at any four-year institution. The IAA Foundation enhances the future of agriculture by offering college scholarships to Illinois farm families, Illinois Farm Bureau members, spouses, and their children who major in agriculture-related courses of study. The IAA Foundation is pleased to administer scholarships on behalf of families and agriculture partners who wish to support students and help assure a well-qualified, professional agricultural workforce in Illinois. Applicants may be previous recipients of an IAA Foundation scholarship. In addition to individual scholarship eligibility guidelines, selection of recipients is based on activities and involvement, financial plan, essay response, personal statements and in some cases, academic performance. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.