Dated Material for Immediate Release

Contact person:____________________

Phone:____________________

(District Name)

Could you use some extra money at college next year?  Thinking about studying agriculture, environmental science or conservation?  Then listen up!  As part of a state wide education program, ____________________ Conservation District is offering a (Amount of District Scholarship) scholarship to be won by a local high school student, according to (Chairman Name), Chairman of the district. As well as receiving the District Scholarship, the winner will be eligible to compete at the area and state level for an additional $1,000.00.

The rules are simple, and the contest is open to all sophomores, juniors, and seniors with at least a 2.0 grade point average who are ____________________ County residents and will follow a conservation related course of study. Contest entries must be submitted by December 1, 2002 to the (District Name) at (District Address).

High School Counselors, 4-H Leaders, FBLA Sponsors, FFA Sponsors, Scout Leaders, and County Extension Agents have entry forms and rules. They are also available at (Library Name) Library and at the Cooperative Extension Service Office. Those interested should call the district office at (Phone Number).