Pike County Soil And Water Conservation District Announces Call For Annual Scholarship Applications

The Pike County Soil and Water Conservation District, a member of the Mississippi Association of Conservation Districts (MACD), announces its annual call for applications for 6 scholarships to be awarded in January 2026.

Scholarship Amounts:

1st Place: $10,000 2nd Place: $10,000 3rd Place: $10,000 4th Place: $10,000 5th Place: $10,000 6th Place: $10,000

These scholarship awards are open to any college sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student enrolled in a college or university in the state of Mississippi. Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a Natural Resources field of study, which includes but is not limited to:

Agribusiness Agricultural Engineering Technology and Business Agriculture Information Science and Education Agricultural Pest Management Agricultural Science Agronomy Animal and Dairy Sciences Agricultural Biochemistry Agricultural Molecular Biology Biological Engineering Food Science and Technology Forestry Horticulture Landscape Architecture Landscape Contracting and Management Poultry Science

Selection Criteria:

Applications will be evaluated based on: Grade Point Average Activities and Leadership Qualities Financial Need Supporting Materials

Application Deadline: October 1, 2025

To apply or get more information visit the Pike County Soil and Water Conservation District Office: 303B Mall Dr. McComb, MS 39648 Phone: 601-684-2584 ext 3

You may also contact: MACD P.O. Box 23005 Jackson, MS 39225-3005 Phone: 601-354-7645 Fax: 601-354-6628