Summer 2026 Scholarship Application

Fayette County Conservation Districts - Summer 2026 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, housing agreement, or certified mail to prove your residency

Essay Topic Summer 2026: Identify three conservation practices that have an impact on water quality. Essays can have on an agricultural or residential focus. You must site your sources and extra points awarded for a 3.5 essay.

Eligibility: Applicants must be valid residents of Fayette County, KY, and a high school senior or 2026 graduate with a sincere interest in conservation or a declared major in the field.; must possess a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher.

Full Name

Date of Birth

Telephone Numer

Format: (000) 000-0000.

EMAIL

example@example.com

Your address:

Street Address

City

State

ZIP

College or University you attend:

Major and/or minor:

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

Applicant Signature

Print Name

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/scholarship.