Student Scholarships
The 2012 Scholarship Applications are now being accepted. Please see below for the scholarship announcement and 2012 application form. This is open to students in Pennsylvania. Applicants should have sophomore, junior, or senior status. Applications are to be postmarked no later than February 18th, 2012. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of a combination of academic merit and program of study, quality of the written essay, financial need, and educational and career goals that are consistent with the SWCS mission. The SWCS strives to foster the science and art of natural resource conservation. Our work targets conservation of soil, water, and related natural resources on working land— land which is used to produce food, fiber, and other services that improve the quality of life people experience in rural and urban communities. We work to discover, develop, implement, and improve ways to use land that sustains its productive capacity and enhances the environment. The scholarships will be available in late February or March. Successful applicants will be notified by postal mail soon after the committee has arrived at a decision. We request that winners of previous years not apply a second time.
For more information contact:
Yuri Plowden, Chair
Scholarship Committee, Keystone Chapter, SWCS
161 E. Aaron Drive
State College, PA 16803
E-mail: yplowden@hotmail.com
For more information contact:
Yuri Plowden, Chair
Scholarship Committee, Keystone Chapter, SWCS
161 E. Aaron Drive
State College, PA 16803
E-mail: yplowden@hotmail.com
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Professional Scholarships
Two $300 scholarships are awarded each year to attend the International SWCS Conference. To apply for the 2010 Scholarship to attend the Conference in St. Louis, MO- please complete the attached application.
One $300 scholarship is awarded each year to attend the National No-Till Conference.
One $300 scholarship is awarded each year to attend the National No-Till Conference.
International SWCS Scholarships
The Soil and Water Conservation Society has three opportunities at the international level for scholarships. The Society’s Awards Committee will evaluate and rank nominees. Recommendations will be presented to the Board of Directors for final approval. Recognition of all scholarship recipients will be made at the Soil and Water Conservation Society Annual Conference. Please visit www.swcs.org to apply.
Please be aware that you must be a member of the Soil and Water Conservation Society for at least 1 year to apply for these scholarships. Opportunities for scholarships are as follows:
1. Research Scholarship—made possible by Kenneth E. Grant
2. Soil Conservation Scholarship—made possible by Donald A. Williams
3. Student Leader Conservation Scholarship—made possible by Melville H. Cohee
Please be aware that you must be a member of the Soil and Water Conservation Society for at least 1 year to apply for these scholarships. Opportunities for scholarships are as follows:
1. Research Scholarship—made possible by Kenneth E. Grant
2. Soil Conservation Scholarship—made possible by Donald A. Williams
3. Student Leader Conservation Scholarship—made possible by Melville H. Cohee
