From a press release:
The NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation is pleased to announce that Julie Judkins of Asheville was awarded a 2014/15 Careers in Conservation Scholarship. Julie is attending Duke University Environmental Leadership School earning a Masters in Environmental Management. Julie was one of eleven scholarship recipients for the 2014/15 academic year. The Foundation offers a Careers in Conservation Scholarship to highly motivated students that are seeking a career in natural resource and environmental management or a closely related field that aligns with the mission of local Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Selected students are awarded up to $5,000 a year, with an option to renew in subsequent years. Eligible students are residents of North Carolina, attending a college or university in North Carolina full time, and have exhibited a record of academic excellence. The scholarship program is funded by generous donations from the Bowman family and other private donors. To learn more about the scholarship program contact your local Soil and Water Conservation District or visit the Foundation’s website at ncsoilwater.org, applications are being accepted until January 15, 2015.
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