Soil and Water Stewardship Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
The Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) of Land Use Council (LUC) 16 sponsor the Soil and Water Stewardship Scholarship. Every county in Illinois is served by a local SWCD. These local units of government provide leadership and direction in an effort to conserve and protect natural resources. LUC 16 is comprised of seven SWCD’s in the Northeastern part of the state.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must
- Currently reside in Boone, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Will, or Winnebago County.
- Intend to enroll in a full-time course of study in a field related to natural resources.
Written Prompt
Your application must include an essay, maximum of 2 pages typed and double-spaced, outlining career goals and aspirations including:
1. Why are you interested in pursuing a career in the natural resources field; and
2. What you hope to accomplish when you complete your education; and
3. A description of the conservation issue that you feel is the most critical concern facing our local soil and or water resources. Why do you feel that this is a serious problem? What management practices would you recommend to address this issue?
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