High School Scholarship

The Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District sponsors a $500.00 scholarship for a graduating Fillmore County high school student pursuing a degree in Natural Resources, Agriculture or related field. 

2026 Scholarship
Applicants can apply till 3/20/2026 to receive a $500 scholarship.

High School applicants must include a 500-word essay on
“What Natural Resources Conservation means to me”  

2025 Recipient

Congratulations to our 2025 Graduating High School Senior Scholarship recipient, Mara Schwarz- Senior from Fillmore Central.  We wish her well and are glad we could help her pursue her future goals. Congratulations, Mara!

Returning College Student Scholarship

The District offers a $500.00 scholarship for Fillmore County college students who will be returning to school in the fall. To be eligible, students must be a returning college sophomore, junior or senior, pursuing a degree in Natural Resources, Agriculture, or a related field, be enrolled in classes for fall and not a prior SWCD scholarship recipient. Check awarded upon receipt of fall transcripts showing successful completion of courses.

2026 Scholarship
Applicants can apply till 3/20/2026 to receive a $500 scholarship.

College Scholarships must include a 500-word essay
as well as pursuing a degree in Natural Resources, Agriculture or related field.

2025 Recipient

Congratulations to our 2025 Returning College Student Scholarship recipient, Kelsi Goldsmith who is attending -UW River Falls.  The Fillmore SWCD wish her well and are glad we could help her pursue her future goals.  Congratulations, Kelsi!