SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES

The following guidelines have been set for the Archer County SWCD scholarship application process:

1. The student must be a graduating senior that attends a school in Archer County.

2. The student must have at least a “B” average.

3. The student must be attending a 2 or 4 year college with a major in Agriculture or Agriculture related industries.

4. The student must show proof of acceptance letter & enrollment in a 2 or 4 year school and if chosen the board will distribute a check made out to the college on behalf of the student.

5. All applicants must submit a biography on who they are, where they attend school, academic/extracurricular activities, honors, and prospected major.

6. The student must include an essay on the subject: “What Soil and Water Conservation Means to Me” (maximum 500 words).

7.  PLEASE INCLUDE A PHONE NUMBER SO WE CAN CONTACT YOU IN THE EVENT YOU ARE CHOSEN.

The board will award $500.00 for a 2 year enrollment and $1000.00 for a 4 year enrollment for students who they choose and who they feel have met the above guidelines.  Entries will be accepted until May 1, 2023 at 12:00pm.  Applications can be sent by mail or dropped off at the office:  Archer County USDA 313 West Main Archer City, TX   940 574-4612

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