GREENVILLE – The board of supervisors for the Darke Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is pleased to announce the 2013 scholarship recipient, Micaela Wright from Arcanum High School. Micaela will be attending Wilmington College in the fall to pursue a degree in Animal Science with an emphasis in nutrition. Micaela is a 10-year 4-H member, National Honor Society member and has participated in community service activities through 4-H, NHS and her youth group. The Darke SWCD is proud to recognize Micaela Wright as their 2013 scholarship recipient.
“It was a tough decision for our board; we received many great applications from students around the county. Micaela’s academic and extra-curricular activities seemed to stand out among the group of applicants,” said Jared Coppess, District Administrator for the Darke SWCD.
One of Micaela’s goals is to study abroad and “see agriculture in other countries”. Her planned minor is sustainable agriculture because she knows how important it is for the environment and the future of farming. According to her application, Micaela has chosen an Animal Science major so she can “contribute to agriculture and have a career where I can use my passions”.
The scholarship award is for $500 and will be processed through the Wilmington College scholarship office and will be available to the student in January 2014 after proof of enrollment has been obtained.
“On behalf of the board, I would like to thank all applicants for taking the time to apply; we wish them the best of luck in their pursuit of higher education. We would also like to thank the schools and staff for helping to promote this scholarship opportunity to their students,” said Coppess. “Our hope is to be in a position to offer this again in 2014, it is our way of helping a top student pursue a degree in an agricultural or natural resources related field.”
In order to have been eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must be a Darke County resident and be graduating from one of the county’s public or private high schools; have a minimum 2.5 grade point average; be entering their freshman year as a full-time student in the Fall 2013 at a 2- or 4-year accredited college, technical school or university; and be pursuing a degree in either an agriculture or natural resources related field.
“It was a tough decision for our board; we received many great applications from students around the county. Micaela’s academic and extra-curricular activities seemed to stand out among the group of applicants,” said Jared Coppess, District Administrator for the Darke SWCD.
One of Micaela’s goals is to study abroad and “see agriculture in other countries”. Her planned minor is sustainable agriculture because she knows how important it is for the environment and the future of farming. According to her application, Micaela has chosen an Animal Science major so she can “contribute to agriculture and have a career where I can use my passions”.
The scholarship award is for $500 and will be processed through the Wilmington College scholarship office and will be available to the student in January 2014 after proof of enrollment has been obtained.
“On behalf of the board, I would like to thank all applicants for taking the time to apply; we wish them the best of luck in their pursuit of higher education. We would also like to thank the schools and staff for helping to promote this scholarship opportunity to their students,” said Coppess. “Our hope is to be in a position to offer this again in 2014, it is our way of helping a top student pursue a degree in an agricultural or natural resources related field.”
In order to have been eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must be a Darke County resident and be graduating from one of the county’s public or private high schools; have a minimum 2.5 grade point average; be entering their freshman year as a full-time student in the Fall 2013 at a 2- or 4-year accredited college, technical school or university; and be pursuing a degree in either an agriculture or natural resources related field.