The Wright County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) has 2 scholarships that are available to eligible college students. These scholarships are for students who have completed at least 1 year of college or who are entering their sophomore year of college or above. The applicants should be originally from Wright County. The scholarships will be awarded after the completion of the first semester of the sophomore year or above. Each scholarship is in the amount of $250.
The Phyllis Tourtelotte Memorial Scholarship is for students who are active in pursuing a career in soil conservation work or an agriculture-related field. The student should be working towards a goal that would help contribute to the protection and improvement of land and water resources.
The Carol McLaughlin Memorial Scholarship is for students who are active in pursuing a career in Business Management; Administrative Office Assistant; or Agriculture Information Technology (GIS; ArcView; etc). The student should be business-minded working in an office or an agricultural field.
The recipients of both scholarships should maintain a full-time status while enrolled in college. They must continue to make satisfactory progress while enrolled in college.
Please call the SWCD office at 515-532-2165, ext 3 to request an application.
The Wright County Soil and Water Conservation District office is located at 1133 Central Ave. W. in Clarion.
Scholarship applications are due by November 9, 2022, to the district office.
The Wright SWCD Board of Commissioners will choose the recipient.
