VASWCD Educational Foundation, Inc.Scholarship Awards Program
GUIDELINES
PURPOSE
To promote the education of Virginia citizens in technical fields with natural resource conservation and environmental protection.
To give financial support to students majoring in or showing a strong desire to major in a course curriculum related to natural resource conservation and/or environmental studies.
CRITERIA
Two Educational Foundation, Inc. scholarships will be awarded annually on behalf of the Virginia Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society. One will be awarded annually on behalf of the VASWCD and one will be awarded annually on behalf of the VASWCD Auxiliary to an eligible individual nominated by Virginia’s SWCDs.
Individual applicants must be full-time students enrolled in or who have applied to a college freshman level curriculum. Applicants shall document a class ranking in the top 20% of his or her graduating class or a 3.0 or greater Grade Point Average or appropriate equivalent of individual scholastic achievement. The applicant’s most recent official high school transcript must accompany the application. A copy of a school transcript will not be accepted. Applicants shall demonstrate active interest in conservation.
Only one applicant per district may be submitted. Applications should be made from the county the student resides and attends school. Eligible applicants must reside within a local Soil and Water Conservation District.
It is the responsibility of the districts to screen applications for eligibility in accordance with the criteria stated herein. Applications not fulfilling minimum criteria shall not be considered. This year four (4) statewide winners will be chosen to receive financial support.
AMOUNT AWARDED
Four $1,000 scholarships will be given to statewide winners. A check will be issued to the selected school in the student’s name.
DEADLINES
- January 25
- Applications and guidelines to SWCD Offices.
- March 1
- Applications must be returned to SWCD Offices
- March 30
- District’s selected applicant with all supporting documentation must be received at the VASWCD Office
- May 1
- Scholarship Award winners will be announced
Submitted applications will be reviewed and screened by the Scholarship/Awards Committee. All applications and information contained therein shall remain confidential. Nominations from the Committee will be submitted to the VASWCD Educational Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors for final approval.
The mission of the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation District’s Educational Foundation, Inc. is to provide educational opportunities to citizens of Virginia to become good stewards of the environment and natural resources for the benefit of all. Virginia’s Soil and Water Conservation Districts, the Virginia Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society, memorial gifts and other contributions have provided initial funding for the Foundation.
All programs and services of the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation District’s Educational Foundation, Inc. are offered on a nondiscriminatory basis, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability. All submitted paperwork is confidential and becomes the property of the VASWCDEF.
Return application to: Your sponsoring Soil and Water Conservation District for review prior to consideration by the VASWCD Educational Foundation, Inc.
For more information call us at (540) 347-3120, or write to: 98 Alexandria Pike, Suite 31, Warrenton, Virginia 20186
Date Last Modified: 01/29/2008