The Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will offer up to two $500 college scholarships per year. Applicants must be graduating from high school and be residents of Fairfield County. Home-schooled students are eligible as well.  At the time of application, applicants must have achieved at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent). Applicants need to be pursuing a degree in the fields of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation or Environmental Education. Examples of some eligible degrees include: Agriculture, Ag Engineering, Aquatic Ecology, Biological Sciences, Conservation Planning, Environmental Education, Environmental Science, Forestry, Natura

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