Fillmore Soil and Water
     Conservation District
     507-765-3878 Ext. 3

     900 Washington St. NW
     Preston, MN 55965

Scholarships

 

High School Scholarship

The Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District sponsors a $500.00 scholarship for a graduating Fillmore County high school student pursuing a degree in Natural Resources, Agriculture or related field. 

Applications must include an essay, in 500 words or less, on "What Natural Resource Conservation Means to me". 

Graduating High School Student Scholarship Application

Congratulations, Jared Troendle, a senior at Lanesboro High School, our 2017 Graduating High School Senior Scholarship recipient!  Jared is the son of Pat and Christine Troendle of Lanesboro.  After graduation, Jared plans to attend South Dakota State University for Agricultural Business. 

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Returning College Student Scholarship

The District also offers a $500.00 scholarship for Fillmore County college students who will be returning to school in the fall.  To be eligible, students must be a returning college sophomore, junior or senior, pursuing a degree in Natural Resources, Agriculture, or a related field, be enrolled in classes for fall and not a prior SWCD scholarship recipient.

Applications must include an essay, in 500 words or less, on "What Natural Resource Conservation Means To Me".

Congratulations, Madeline Snyder , of Lanesboro, our 2017 Returning College Student Scholarship recipient!  Madeline is currently a student at Iowa State University studying to obtain her Master's Degree in Agricultural Business. 

 

Returning College Student Scholarship Application