Arkansas Association of Conservation Districts
Dave Ferguson Scholarship
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Q – What is a
conservation related field?
A –
Agriculture, horticulture, forestry, range management, soil sciences,
environmental management, environmental law, botany, and biology are all
considered conservation related fields. And there are others.
Q – Who is
eligible?
A – District
residents who are currently high school sophomores, juniors or seniors, and who
have a grade point average of at least 2.0 are eligible.
Q – What is
the prize structure?
A – Each
district that has a scholarship program is encouraged to offer a $250.00
scholarship. Areas are encouraged to offer a $500.00 scholarship. The three state
scholarship total $2,250.00.
Q – What are
the deadlines?
A – Districts
should close their entry period on January 15, 2008. Applications should
be received in the district offices by that date. Districts will then judge and
send in the name of each winner to Area Presidents no later than March 3,
2008. Area contests will be decided, and winners’ names sent to AACD in
Little Rock by April 15, 2008. The state contest will be held and the
winner will be notified by June 2008.
Q – What can a
district do to encourage student participation?
A – Use the
enclosed materials to submit a news release to local newspapers and also on
local radio and cable TV. Contact High School Counselors, 4-H Leaders, FBLA
Sponsors, FFA Sponsors, Scout Leaders, and your County Extension Agents. Mail a
scholarship packet with a cover letter, flyer and entry form to all those you
contact. Place packets in the library, extension office and anywhere students
might have the opportunity to pick them up. Don’t forget to follow up!
Q – Where can
I get more information?
A –Visit our
website at or contact Debbie
Moreland (501) 682-2915 or (501) 425-2891.
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