High school seniors who reside in Greene County are invited and encouraged to apply for scholarships offered by the Greene County Soil & Water Conservation Club and Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District by Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. Two scholarships will be offered in the amounts of $1,000 and $500.
Seniors planning to apply must be planning an agriculture, conservation, or natural resources program or degree. This is a wide field, and many studies apply, (EXAMPLE – Engineers, Ag Business, Agronomy, Vet or Vet Asst., Plumbers, Welders, Diesel Mechanics, Electricians, Horticulture/Landscaping, etc…)
Students who want complete information and application forms can contact their high school guidance counselor or Amber Kenan, conservation assistant, at the Greene SWCD office at 1703 N Elm, Suite 2, Jefferson, IA (the USDA Service Center), amber.kenan@ia.nacdnet.net or by phone 515-386-3817 ext. 3. Absolute deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, by 4 pm
