ARCHER COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT #559

313 WEST MAIN ST

PO BOX 548

ARCHER CITY, TX 76351

940 574-2566

archercounty@swcd.texas.gov

The following guidelines have been set for the Archer County SWCD Scholarship

Application process:

1.  The student must be a graduating senior that attends high school in Archer County.
2. The student must have at least a “B” average.
3. The student must be attending a 2-year or 4-year college with a major in agriculture or agriculture related industry or a 2-year technical school.
4. The student must show proof of acceptance and enrollment in a 2-year or 4-year college or 2-year technical school.  If chosen, the Archer County SWCD will distribute a check made out to the college of attendance on the behalf of the student.
5. The student must include a high school transcript.
6. All applicants must submit a biography on themselves, where they attend high school, academic/extracurricular activities, honors, and prospected major.
7. The student must write an essay on the subject:

“What is the Importance of Conserving Natural Resources”.  (500 words or less)

The student that has met the guidelines and chosen by the board will be awarded in the amount of:

2-year enrollment- $500.00

4-year enrollment- $1000.00

Entries will be accepted until May 1, 2026

Applications will be accepted by mail or dropped off at the USDA office in Archer City.

Archer County SWCD Board Members:

Steve Marten      Todd Herring       Billy Easter       Richard Schreiber       Scottie Buerger