The Whiteside County Natural Area Guardians, a committee of the Soil and Water Conservation District, will award two $500 scholarships, to college students who are pursuing a degree in the area of Conservation or an environmentally-related field. Scholarships are available for students entering Junior or Senior years at an institution of higher learning. First consideration is given to students who reside in Whiteside County, IL.
Applications are available online at whitesidecountyswcd.com. Click the Natural Area Guardians tab. Pick up an application at the SWCD office, USDA Building, 400 Wilkens Drive, Morrison, IL.
Completed applications are due by Thursday, April 1, 2021, sent to Scholarship Committee, Natural Area Guardians, C/O Carolyn Keller, 1716 W. 4th Street, Sterling, IL 61081-3125.
Obtain further information by calling 815-772-2124, extension 3.