Amount $500

About the Scholarship:

• Applicants must be from Monroe County.
• The student must be a full-time sophomore, junior or senior in an accredited college majoring in agriculture, environmental, or natural resources.
• Applicants must include a copy of their most recent transcript.

The Monroe Conservation District Board of Directors will decide the final selection.

The Monroe Conservation District Board of Directors reserves the right to interview all applicants.

Recipients will be encouraged to attend District's Annual Meeting in January to report on activities.

Letter of acceptance and appreciation of the award must be received by the Monroe Conservation District in writing within one month.

APPLICATION

Name:
Year in College:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Telephone:
E-mail:
College Attending:
Field/Major Chosen:
College Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
College Telephone:
College Fax:
College E-mail:
Honor and Awards received (give year and name):
Community Service/Activities:
Offices and Leadership Positions (give name of organizations, position and year):
Give three (non-related) character references (give name, address and telephone for each):
Write a brief essay stating your career plans and goals. Explain how your chosen field of study relates to agriculture, environmental or natural resources study:

Today's date is .

Note: Check in the amount of $500 will be issued directly to college once student has enrolled.

All applicants will be notified in writing once selection has been made.

Application Deadline: Applications must be received in the district office no later than Monday, June 2, 2008.

All Conservation District programs and services are offered on a non-discrimination basis without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status or handicap.