ILLINOIS (WBC/DANA COMM.) — The Grain and Feed Association of Illinois is awarding $40,000 in Industry Immersion Scholarships to 14 students from across the state. Cali Dambacher, Member Services Manager with the association says students gain valuable work experience and understanding of operations throughout the year with the program.

Locally, Justin Huff from Dix was awarded a scholarship to help with his education as a transfer from Kaskaskia College to the U of I in Champaign. Justin is majoring in animal science/pre-veterinary medicine.

For more information about the program go to gfai.org. GFAI Scholarship Press Release 2021-2022