Application deadline:  Friday, February 24, 2023

Scott County Soil & Water Conservation District will be awarding one (1) $1250 scholarship, thank you to a $250 anonymous donation, and one (1) $1000 scholarship. 

New this year! Scholarship applicants will have an opportunity to apply for an internship for the summer of 2023. The internship will be a paid opportunity ($13/hour) with flexible a schedule starting in May through July. It will provide someone the ability to learn at a local nursery, with a variety of plants and duties. 

High School Seniors intending to further their education, while pursuing programs of study in any field of agriculture, environmental science, or natural resources have until Friday, February 24, 2023, to apply. (Applicants must reside in Scott County.) In conjunction with Conservation Districts of Iowa, Scott SWCD will forward the top recipients’ application to the State level to compete for additional scholarship awards of $3,000, $2,000, $1,000 or six – $500 awards. Applications and information are available at the district office, 8370 Hillandale Road, Davenport, our website https://www.scottcountysoilandwater.org/ or by calling 563-391-1403 x3.