Local SWCD seeks scholarship applicants

VW independent/submitted information

The Van Wert Soil and Water Conservation District is offering one $500 scholarship to a student studying agriculture, natural resources, or closely related fields at any Ohio college or university during the 2019-2020 academic year. Recipient of the scholarship need to have completed his or her freshman year in college, and must be a Van Wert County resident. 

Scholarship applications must be received at the Soil and Water Conservation District by May 8. The Scholarship Committee of the Soil and Water Conservation District will review the applications and announce recipients in June. Scholarship money will be sent directly to the recipient’s college or university at the beginning of the academic year.

Criteria for determining the recipient will be area of study, grades, activities, leadership, and commitment to conservation practices. The SWCD reserves the right to refuse any applications not meeting requirements.

Scholarship applications are available at the Soil and Water Conservation District office, 1185 Professional Drive, Van Wert or on-line at www.vanwertswcd.org. Applications and two reference forms need to be received at the office by May 8.