https://www.miglswcs.org/awards-and-scholarships/scholarships
The Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to advancing the science and art of good land use. SWCS has over 3,000 members worldwide. The Michigan Chapter, one of many local Chapters of SWCS, is also a Federal 501(c)(3) organization and a Domestic Nonprofit Corporation in Michigan. The Michigan Chapter offers this Scholarship to college or university students in Michigan.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
Scholarships are awarded to encourage qualified students to enter the field of natural resources conservation, and to prepare them for related careers through an organized program of study at an institution of higher education offering training in appropriate disciplines. Awards will be based on interest in conservation, scholastic ability, and participation in conservation activities.
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
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Be a student enrolled in an agricultural, natural resources, or conservation curriculum at an accredited Michigan college or university.
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Be a full-time Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate student in the fall term of the academic year in which the scholarship is awarded.
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Have submitted a complete scholarship application by the due date provided in the announcement.
AMOUNT
A Scholarship of $1000.00 will be awarded. In addition, the recipient will be invited to attend the Michigan Chapter’s 2025 Annual Meeting in December 2026, to be introduced as our 2026-2027 Michigan Scholarships in Conservation Program recipient.
APPLICATIONS
Applications for the scholarship must reach the Scholarship Committee by November 9, 2026. The recipient will be selected by November 30, 2026. Application forms may be downloaded from the Michigan Chapter website: https://www.miglswcs.org/awards-and-scholarships/scholarships/, or requested directly from the Chapter Secretary. Applications should be emailed to:
Daniel F. Kesselring, Secretary Michigan Chapter SWCS 113 North Dr. E. Marshall, MI 49068 email: daniel.kesselring@miglswcs.org
Submit the following two pages of this application to the above email address in pdf format by November 9, 2026.
In addition, two reference letters are required. These letters should be e-mailed or mailed directly to the above address by the authors.
QUESTIONS: Dr. Zachary Curtis, Scholarship Committee Chair, zachary.curtis@miglswcs.org (517) 614-5169)