About this scholarship

The Luke Yonker scholarship is a partnership of the Caledonia FFA and the Caledonia Education Foundation.
 Luke Yonker was a hardworking young man who had a great passion for Caledonia FFA. His passion of agriculture and natural resources was evident in his daily life through his interests in hunting and fishing. Luke was an FFA member who truly understood the mottos “living to serve”. In any interaction Luke made with others it was in his heart to do what he could to be a lending hand or listening ear. His commitment to doing the right thing, even when it was hard, was what made Luke such a genuine and humble young man. ​

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Administrative Guidelines

The Luke Yonker Scholarship will honor a high school senior who has an interest in agriculture and meets the following criteria: 

• Caledonia senior 
• Completion of at least one agriscience credit
• Participation in one leadership course
• Minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA
• Submit two letters of recommendations 
• Demonstrated qualities of importance: Hardworking, Driven, Kind, Humble, Dependable and Responsible

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Scholarship

The scholarship is for $250.00 and is non-renewable.  It can be used on college or trade school tuition and/or books.  It is awarded at the annual FFA Awards Event.

Process

The application is due March 31st with letters of recommendation and a copy of your transcript.  It will be reviewed by the Caledonia Education Foundation representatives in partnership with CHS staff and/or supporters.

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