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Mark Anderson awards the 2008 ND Chapter SWCS scholarship of $500 to Dustin Strong, a Natural Resources Management major at NDSU. Dustin was highly recommended by two professors, carries a 3.58 grade pt. average, and is active in the Range Management Club at NDSU.

The North Dakota Chapter
of the Soil and Water Conservation Society
Scholarship in Resource Conservation
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APPLICATION DEADLINE – May 31st 2010

Under-graduate scholarship announcement

Under-graduate scholarship application

Post-graduate scholarship announcement

Post-graduate scholarship application

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this scholarship is to provide assistance to an individual enrolled in conservation or a conservation related curriculum at a two-year or four-year accredited institution of higher education.

AMOUNT

The amount of each scholarship is $500.00.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicant must:

A)    Have demonstrated integrity, ability, and competence in work(paid or volunteer) and possess skills gained through training or experience.

B)     Show interest in a natural resource related field.

C)    Have successfully completed at least 1 year at a 2-year accredited college or 2 years at a 4-year accredited college for the under-graduate scholarship.

D)    Have accumulated a grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.

E)     Be working toward an AS or AAS at a 2-year college or a BS at a 4-year college in the natural resources area for the under-graduate scholarship.  (natural resources management, biology, plant science, soils, water quality, geology, agro-forestry, agricultural or civil engineering, or other majors involved in soil and water conservation)

Previous employment in a natural resource conservation position is not required but is highly desirable.

APPLICATIONS

Application forms are also available from your department’s main office, from your advisor or from your scholarship office.

The deadline for completed applications to be postmarked is April 10th of each year.  Completed applications should be sent to: Mark A. Anderson, SWCS Scholarship Chairman, 100 Independence Ave. , Bismarck , ND 58503.  If you are unable to obtain an application form at your school, a form may be obtained by writing to the address noted above or call (701) 530-2039.

AWARD

The scholarship recipient will be notified of the award by May 1st of each year .  The presentation of the award will be made at a time to be determined.