The deadline is quickly approaching for agriculture students to take advantage of tuition support offered through the Illinois Agricultural Association Foundation. Agriculture students and Illinois Farm Bureau members and their children may apply for college scholarships offered by the IAA Foundation. 74 scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 per year, will be awarded in total of $177,800 for the next school year. Students may apply for a variety of scholarships. An additional 10 scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $1,500, are available to students that meet certain criteria, including area of study, place of residence, previous 4-H experience and college or university attended. All applicants must be high school seniors accepted for enrollment or students already enrolled at an accredited college, university or community college. Scholarships are awarded for exceptional academic ability, leadership and financial need. Previous winners of an IAA Foundation scholarship are eligible to apply again. More information and forms are available at the Foundation website, www.iaafoundation.org. Completed applications must be postmarked on or before February 1, 2014.