Graduating high school seniors across Compeer Financial’s 144-county territory in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin can apply for scholarships worth $2,000. The competitive scholarship program will award a total of 105 scholarships, 35 in each state. The application can be accessed online until it closes Feb. 15, 2026, and winners will be notified six weeks later. To be eligible, graduating high school seniors must hold a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale; reside within Compeer’s 144-county territory; and designate an agricultural major, express interest in an agriculture-related field, or have an agricultural or rural background. The application process includes completing the online application, supplying a digital copy of a current transcript reflecting cumulative GPA for all completed high school semesters, and an essay response to one of two prompts:
• Option A: Compeer Financial’s mission is to enrich agriculture and rural America. Why are agriculture and rural America important to the health and well-being of our country, and how will you contribute to its success?
• Option B: Agriculture and rural America continue to face challenges. What do you believe is the biggest challenge, and how can you directly address this challenge with your continued education and future career?
More information about the scholarships and the online application can be found at compeer.com/scholarships.
