Don Aron Scholarship
National Conservation District Employees Association
Award: $1,000
Deadline: March
To provide financial support to a District Employee or member of their immediate family who is participating in a resource conservation curriculum while enrolled in an accredited college or university. Qualifications: Applicants is a district employee, they must be currently employed for a period of one year by a conservation district of the United States and; must have demonstrated integrity, ability, and competence in their work and possess skills gained through training or experience and; must provide information substantiating enrollment at an accredited college or university; otherwise, the Applicants must; must be an immediate family member of a conservation district employee and; must demonstrate an interest in soil and water conservation and have the intent to pursue a course of study in natural resource conservation and; must provide information substantiating enrollment at an accredited college or university; an immediate family member is defined as a spouse, child, parent, stepchild or stepparent.`. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on NCDEA Board and Officers, who will judge or designate the judge(s) of the applications to determine an awardee. How to apply: Applicants must submit online application form; should include: brief description of college course and explanation of how it will benefit applicants professionally and/or personally (1 page only); information substantiating enrollment at an accredited college or university; most recent high school or college/university transcript; 2 letters of recommendation; local conservation district letter of support. Focus: Agriculture, Economic aspects; Conservation of natural resources.
Eligibility
- States: US