Fayette County Conservation Districts - Fall 2024 Scholarhip 

Submit the following materials attached below or email support@kyfccd.com:

1) completed application (include separate page for clubs, jobs, etc if applicable)

2) copy of most recent transcript including school name and GPA

3) 450-500 word essay on the assigned topic

4) copy of your Driver's License or certified mail to prove your residency

Essay Topic Fall 2024: Please explain the origins and purpose behind the establishment of conservation districts. You must site your sources and extra points awarded for a 3.5 essay.

Eligibility: Applicant must be a valid resident of Fayette County, KY; must be enrolled in community college, college, or university (anywhere in the world!) with a declared major or minor in agriculture, natural resources, environmental science, or related discipline; must possess a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher.

Your address:

Please list any Clubs/Extracurricular Activities/Leadership Positions/Jobs/Internships/Honor on a separate page and include with your application.

With questions, please contact Sarah Ward by email at support@kyfccd.com Completed Application Materials may be attached to this application, emailed to support@kyfccd.com, or mailed to: Sarah Ward 141 Leestown Center Way, Suite 210 Lexington, KY 40511 The essay submitted is expected to be the applicants own work and may be subject to a thorough plagiarism check. Any applicant found to have plagiarized their submission will be immediately disqualified from the FCCD scholarship program and will not be permitted to participate in any future internship or scholarship programs offered by the FCCD. This program is offered by FCCD to fund a one-time scholarship payment of $2,000.00. Second and third place awards of $1,000.00 will also be granted on a one-time basis. For more information, visit: www.kyfccd.org