Four Spoon River College students were recently awarded scholarships from Compeer Financial, Spoon River Garden Club, and West Central FS.
Danica Geeseman of Canton received $1250 from Compeer Financial, $1,000 from Spoon River Garden Club, and $500 from West Central FS. Geeseman is in the Agriculture Business Management program.
Haily Harrison of Fairview received $1,000 from Spoon River Garden Club. Harrison is pursuing a General Studies degree.
Phillip Mahn of Garland, TX., and Mitchell Wilcox of West Point, IL. each received $500 from West Central FS. Wilcox also received $1250 from Compeer Financial. Both Garland and Wilcox are in the Diesel and Power Systems Technology program.
The Compeer Financial Scholarship Program provides two $1250 scholarships to deserving students enrolled in ag or ag-related programs. Preference is given to second-year or non-traditional students, students who demonstrate financial need, and students who promote diversity in agriculture.
The Spoon River Garden Club Scholarship is funded by the club’s annual plant sale and bi-annual Garden Walk, and aids Fulton County students who are majoring in agriculture or planning a career in horticulture.
West Central FS Agriculture Scholarships are generally offered the fall semester and are open to any student taking agriculture classes at SRC. In addition to normal scholarship procedures, students must submit a resume and agree to an interview process. It is funded through generous annual giving from West Central FS and GROWMARK.
The SRC Foundation and Spoon River College offer a wide variety of scholarships each year. The application for the 2026-2027 academic year is now available and due March 1, 2026. Visit SRC Foundation Scholarships or call 309-647-4645 for more information.
Pictured is Danica Geeseman with Spoon River Garden Club members Janice Dare Bruster, Janice Reneau, and Mary Brown.