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Minnehaha Conservation District

2408 E Benson Road, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 | Phone: 605-370-3480 | Email: info@minnehahacd.org

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News of the Day — 2/28/2020

February 28, 2020 by minnehahacd

SDACDE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The South Dakota Association of Conservation District Employees started a Memorial Scholarship fund in 1995 to honor the memory of past employees and their passion, dedication and commitment to the conservation movement.

The SDACDE is offering three (3) – $500 scholarships.  The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage those students concerned with conserving their natural resources by furthering their education in an agricultural/conservation related field.  The scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors who will be attending a 4-year college or a vocational school.

 

SDACDE Memorial Scholarship Criteria

SPONSOR: South Dakota Association of Conservation District Employees (SDACDE)

QUALIFICATIONS: The recipient will be a current year graduate of a South Dakota High School. The recipient shall have graduated in the upper 50% of the class. Students must be going into an Agricultural/Conservation related field and attending a South Dakota College or Vocational School.

PAYMENT: Three (3) $500 Scholarships Offered. Payment will be rendered to the recipient.  The amount of the scholarship is $500 to be paid upon completion of 2nd semester registration. The scholarship money will be used for buying books or any other college use.

PRESENTATION: The award will be presented at the recipient’s annual school awards program.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Personal (employment, extra-curricular, honors, community service)  –  40%
2. Brief description of education and career goals  –  30%
3. Academic (grades)  –  10%
4. Letters of recommendation (2)  –  10%
5. Financial Need  –  10%

Information and a copy of the application form can be obtained below.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE POST-MARKED ON OR BEFORE MARCH 31.

Attached Document or FileSDACDE Memorial Scholarship History.pdf
Attached Document or FileSDACDE Memorial Scholarship Criteria.pdf
Attached Document or FileSDACDE Memorial Scholarship Application.pdf

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