Sponsorship, Awards & Scholarships

Kerr County SWCD Scholarship Application

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Kerr County SWCD will accept and consider scholarship applications from all students who reside in or attended school in Kerr County. Applicant may be a graduating high school senior or currently enrolled in a college or trade school. Applicants must be of good character as evidenced by at least two letters of recommendation from teachers, principals, counselors, etc. from the school they are currently attending. Applicants must demonstrate a coherent degree plan and willingness to pursue a course of higher learning.

Deadline – Completed applications must be in the USDA Field Office by 3:00 p.m. on April 1, 2027.

Kerr County Soil & Water Conservation District

2104 Memorial Blvd. Ste. 103

Kerrville, TX 78028

Any questions should be directed to Missie Dreiss, Kerr County SWCD Technician, (830) 896-4911x3. Selection will be made at the April District Board Meeting.

Scholarship Application

Youth Range Workshop

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Join Participants from across Texas each June at the Texas Tech University Campus in Junction, TX for the nation's longest running natural resources workshop for youth. Experts from across the state are recruited to teach the participants in fields ranging from watershed management, to prescribed burning, to soil health, and many areas in between. Additionally, youth are trained in the areas of public speaking and may be selected to participate in the George Holekamp Public Speaking Competition and win the George Holekamp Belt buckle. Contact the Kerr County SWCD for sponsorship!

Texas Brigades

Teachers Workshops

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Texas Conservation Awards Programs

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Each year, the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) and the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts (ATSWCD) recognize and honor those who dedicate themselves and their talents to the conservation and wise use of our renewable natural resources through the Texas Conservation Awards Program. The Conservation Awards Program honors winners at the Local, Area, and State levels.

In May the Area Conservation Awards Banquet in held Wall, TX, and the State Awards Banquet is held in September.