Scholarship
The 2024 GSCD $1000 Scholarship Winner
The 2024 Garrett Soil Conservation District $1000 Scholarship winner is Anna Martin of Accident, MD.
Anna graduated from Garrett College this past spring with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Natural Resources and Wildlife Technology and will be attending Frostburg State University in the fall to continue her studies n Natural Resources. She has a 4.0 GPA. She was a 2016 Southern High School graduate.
Anna has extensive work and volunteer experience in soils, wetlands, vegetation, wildlife, mapping, and forestry.
After graduation, she says that she would like to work in conservation, restorative ecology, wildlife management, and education. She enjoys helping individuals and groups find connections and interests in the natural world.
Anna has a good understanding of the District’s goals. “What landowners can accomplish in conservation will affect the watersheds intersecting their properties, influencing the overall quality of surrounding ecosystems and watershed health,” states Anna. “The assessments and plans the GSCD provides to these landowners are essential elements in this process.”
Anna says that her interest in the outdoors began in childhood. She went on to cultivate that interest as an adult by returning to college to pursue her degree in Natural Resources.
Anna has worked with the Kempton Mine Reclamation and Northern Saw-Whet Owl Banding. Her volunteer experience includes: DNR Wild Turkey study, Ring-Necked Pheasant stocking, Rare Plant survey, Cranesville Swamp plantings, Aravaipa Canyon Preserve, and Blackwater Canyon Trail invasive species removal.
Anna was the co-President of the Garrett College Wildlife club.
Congratulations Anna! And thank you to all the worthy students who applied!!
The 2024 Scholarship application is now closed. Look for the 2025 Scholarship around March 2025.
About the Scholarship
The District grants one $1,000 scholarship annually to assist a Garrett County student in pursuing a degree in agriculture, natural resources or related environmental fields.
Eligibility guidelines now allow college students and previous winners to apply, as well as high school seniors and individuals that have graduated but will be attending college in the fall. In order to qualify, the student must meet the following requirements.
- High school senior, high school graduate planning to attend college this fall, or enrolled in college
- Attending (or attended) high school as a Garrett County resident, in either public school, private school, or homeschool
- Have a high school or college grade point average of 3.0 or better
- Major in agricultural, natural resources, or related field
Previous winners are eligible, but preference will be given to first time applicants.
Completed applications and transcripts, along with a one-page essay are due to the Conservation District Office by the stated deadline each year.
Selection of the recipient will be made by the Garrett Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors.
Transcripts Guidelines:
- High school seniors – High school transcript
- Graduated but not in college yet – High school transcript
- In college but less than 24 credits completed – High school transcript and college transcript
- Over 24 college credits – College transcript
To Apply:
- Complete application
- Write a one-page essay telling us your future career plans and why you think we should select you for the scholarship
- Obtain unofficial transcripts
- Mail all three to: Garrett Soil Conservation District at 1916 Maryland Hwy, Suite C, Mt. Lake Park, MD 21550 or email to jeannie.frazee@maryland.gov no later than the stated deadline.
- Selection will be made by June 30
Note: Application, essay, and transcripts do not need to be sent all together, but they must all be in our office by the deadline. You will be disqualified if we do not have all components by the deadline. It is your responsibility to make sure we have everything. We will not be sending reminders concerning missing portions. You may call our office at 301-501-5886 to check to see if we have everything.
Transcripts to apply for the scholarship can be the unofficial version, however, if you win the scholarship, you will need to supply us with your official transcripts before the scholarship is released.
The 2024 Scholarship is now closed.
Our 2023 Scholarship Winner
Congratulations to Cristy Enlow, winner of the 2023 Garrett Soil Conservation District Scholarship for $1000 !!
Cristy is a member of Oak-Hill 4H Club; a member of North Garrett FFA, where she is the current Chapter President; and a member of Garrett County Farm Bureau, where she is the County Ambassador. She is the reigning Garrett County Farm Queen. Additionally, Cristy is a member of the Garrett County Livestock Association.
Cristy will be attending Potomac State College in the fall, where she will be majoring in AgriBusiness.
Thank you so much to all of you who submitted applications for the scholarship! The competition was very strong this year. We have some fantastic individuals from Garrett County that will be working towards careers in Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Right: Jillian Wood, MDA Planner from the Garrett Soil Conservation District presents $1000 Scholarship Award to Cristy Enlow.
