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Scholarship Program
This scholarship is intended to support a student who has
demonstrated an interest in the fresh water resources and who is
registered in a 2-4 year program majoring in the environmental
sciences or related field.
•Scholarship Application
•Scholarship
Recommendation Form
Awards:
Depending on funding availability, one, possibly two
scholarships in the amount of $400 will be given
out each year to students in their senior year of high school. All
applications should be received by
March 15th, of their senior year and awards will be announced on
April 1. Upon completion of their first quarter/semester of
secondary school, the recipient will receive the award of $400. A
second scholarship may be given to a student who demonstrates a
financial need.
Objectives of the Awards:
The mission of the Sauk River Watershed District’s
scholarship program is:
a) To
further encourage highly capable individuals to continue studies in
the Environmental Sciences with
a strong component in one or more areas of limnology, hydrology,
aquatic biology, and water related
majors.
b) To
provide additional incentive and motivation for an individual of
high scholastic achievement to
dedicate his/her professional or academic career to the field of
fresh water resource protection and
water pollution control, and to recognize and reward such
achievement and dedication.
c)
To enhance and promote the field of fresh water resource studies and
environmental protection by attracting people of outstanding ability
and rigorous educational standards.
Eligibility and
Qualifications:
The awards are based on academic performance, merit,
scholastic ability, and demonstrated interest in fresh water
resources.
a)
Applicants must live within the Sauk River Watershed.
b.)
Individuals must enroll in a program leading to a degree in
environmental science, environmental engineering, or a closely
related field with an emphasis in appropriate technical aspects of
water
resource protection and/or water pollution control.
c)
Registration must be as a full-time student at a recognized two or
four year college.
d)
Individuals must have taken advanced science classes in high school.
e)
Individual’s experience should demonstrate their interest in water
related topics.
General information required of all candidates:
a)
Official transcript(s) of academic record.
b)
Information on the program of the college or university in which
the individual is enrolled.
c)
A one page paper describing your plans for the future in the
environmental field.
d)
Additional supporting material such as recommendations from the
faculty and information on any
activity, research, experience, papers, involvement, and
interest in the field of environmental science
or water pollution control.
Scholarship Procedures:
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A completed
application
must be submitted and accompanied by the
Recommendation Forms
completed by the principal or assistant principal,
guidance counselor, and math or science
teacher. The completed paperwork must be submitted by
March 15th for it to be reviewed and
considered.
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The SRWD Education Committee will evaluate
and review all applications.
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When a nominee has been selected, the
Education Coordinator will contact the applicant by letter.
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The intended recipient shall acknowledge his
or her acceptance of the award in writing to the
Education Coordinator by April 15 or recipient relinquishes
the award.
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Funds will be released directly to the
Recipient after completing one semester of secondary
schooling and upon receipt of an acceptable proof of
attendance at an accredited institution.
Applications are
available on the Watershed District's website www.srwdmn.org. Upon receipt of the
completed packet, the
scholarship review committee will review
the applications and, following their
recommendation,
scholarships are awarded by the Education
Committee.
It
is the intention of the Committee to select as a winner an
applicant who has demonstrated the interests
and desire to study our water resources. However, the Committee
retains the right and sole discretion to
award the applicant(s) it feels is most qualified.
The deadline for applications is March 15.
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