What does it mean to be Jonathan Baldwin Turner Scholar?
The Jonathan Baldwin Turner (JBT) Scholar program is a renewable, merit-based scholarship program that provides financial support and professional development experiences to create leaders in the field of agricultural, consumer, and environmental sciences. The JBT Scholar program has longstanding support from alumni and private donors who believe in students and want to help them excel.
Selected students are able to join and participate in a long legacy of JBT scholarship earners to help create a stronger connection to the major, college and alumni. Recipients receive $2,500 in years one and two and $3,000 in year three, with a sustained GPA of 3.4 or higher and involvement in JBT professional development activities.
What type of commitment does this program entail?
Members of the JBT Scholars program will have the opportunity to connect with peers, alumni, and the College of ACES to start building professional and personal networks. This program will prepare students to become a leader individually, on a team, and in their communities.
Questions?
If you have questions about the JBT Scholars program, please email us at ACES-Scholarships@illinois.edu.
First-year Scholar Experiences
After acceptance into the Jonathan Baldwin Turner (JBT) Scholars program during the freshman year, students are encouraged to complete the following experiences as sophomores, year one of the program.
Required Experiences:
- Fall Enrollment in LEAD 260: Foundations of Leadership
- Enroll in JBT discussion section for LEAD 260
- Connect with JBT donor match – more details provided in LEAD 260 discussion course
Value-added Experiences:
- Register for an iProgram, hosted by the Illinois Leadership Center (ILC)
- Enroll in the Minor in Leadership Studies program
- LEAD 260 is the introductory, required course for the Minor
- Learn more about the Minor in Leadership Studies and review requirements
Second-year Scholar Experiences
As junior in the Jonathan Baldwin Turner (JBT) Scholars program, students will complete the following experiences during year two.
Required Experiences:
- Fall Enrollment in ACES 199: Professional Development and Career Strategies
Value-added Experiences:
- If pursuing the Leadership Studies Minor, enroll in additional coursework toward completion of the Minor
- Register for an iProgram, hosted by the Illinois Leadership Center (ILC)
- Actively engage with the JBT donor
Third-year Scholar Experiences
As a senior in the Jonathan Baldwin Turner (JBT) Scholars program, students will complete the following experiences to complete year three of the program.
Required Experiences:
- Fall Enrollment in ACES 396: Capstone
- Senior Celebration with donors
Value-added Experiences:
- Complete coursework for Leadership Studies Minor