SWCD Academic Scholarship Deadline

The Morrow Soil and Conservation District is providing four academic scholarships to local students entering post-secondary coursework in environmental issues, agriculture, engineering and education. 

Completed forms can be mailed/emailed (mocoswcd@redbird.net) or hand delivered to our office. I will also offer to come out and pick them up if necessary.

Deadline of March 29th, 2024.

The scholarships are as follows:

The Steve Ruhl Memorial Scholarship ($500)

To residents of Morrow County that are enrolled as a full-time college student maintaining a 2.5 GPA or higher and dedicating their course of study to environmental issues, agriculture and/or education.

The Don McGinnis Memorial Scholarship Fund ($500)

To students graduating from one of the five Morrow County high schools (Cardington Lincoln, Gilead Christian, Highland Local, Mount Gilead Exempted Village or Northmor Local) maintaining a 2.0 GPA or higher and pursuing an environmental or agricultural course of study.

The Robert Wuertz, Jr. Memorial Scholarship ($1000)

To students graduating from one of the five Morrow County high schools (Cardington Lincoln, Gilead Christian, Highland Local, Mount Gilead Exempted Village or Northmor Local) maintaining a 2.0 GPA or higher and pursuing a mechanical or agricultural course of study.

Morrow Soil and Water Conservation District Annual Scholarship ($923)

To residents of Morrow County that are enrolling in an accredited college or technical school maintaining a 2.0 GPA or higher. As always, let me know if you have any questions.