As in the past, the Iowa Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society is offering three Memorial Scholarships this year each valued up to $500. The scholarships include the David L. Schnur, Newman Lyle, and the Krsnak-Runyan-Ward scholarships. These Memorial Scholarships provide financial aid to persons needing economic assistance and who are interested in furthering their education and careers in a soil conservation/natural resource related field through course work, special study or seminars.
Eligibility
Each applicant must meet the following criteria:
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Be a resident of Iowa.
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Be a high school graduate or GED equivalent.
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Be employed in a natural resource related field in Iowa for a minimum of one year, OR have completed a full year of post-high school course work in a natural resource related field.
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Have demonstrated integrity, ability and competence in their work.
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Possess skills gained through training or experience.
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Be enrolled for Fall 2008. (scholarship is awarded in the fall)
First priority will be given to applicants pursuing a full-time degree while attending school on a full-time basis. Second priority will be given to applicants doing single or multiple course work toward a degree while attending school part-time. Priority is also given to SWCS members.
Application
* Must be postmarked on or before June 30*
Download application as
Microsoft word or PDF
Upon completion submit to: Dennis Schrodt, SWCS Scholarship Application, 1851 Windwood Trail, Prole, IA 50229. For more information contact Dennis at 515-342-2917 or dennis.schrodt@ia.usda.gov
Scholarship Amounts
Each scholarship is valued up to $500 and is available each year. A three-member scholarship committee plus the president will select the recipients. The Iowa Chapter of SWCS reserves the right of not awarding the scholarships in any given year, if by doing so would be in the best interest of the Chapter. If funds are not used in any given year, they will remain in the account for use the next year. Scholarship funds will be awarded at the annual fall meeting of the Iowa Chapter of SWCS.
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