PEA RIDGE — As part of a statewide education program, the Benton County Conservation District is offering a $250 scholarship for a local high school student, according to Ronnie McGhee, chairman of the district. The ArkansasAssociation of Conservation District awards three scholarships ($1,000, $750 and $500) based on student’s essay and oral presentation.
The contest is open to all sophomores, juniors and seniors with a minimum 2.0grade point average who are Benton County residents and will follow a conservation related course of study.
Contest entries must be submitted by Jan. 18, 2013, to the Benton County Conservation District at 1401 NEMcClain Road, Suite No. 5, Bentonville, Ark., 72712.
Those interested should contact Gail Sparks at the district office, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday-Thursday at 273-2622 ext. 3, or e-mail gail. [email protected].
Community, Pages 8 on 10/24/2012