Requirements: Present or former 4-H club or National FFA member, enrolled and will attend Purdue University College of Agriculture
Description:
The Max W. Johnson Scholarship was established by Max Johnson as an educational scholarship to students in the Purdue University College of Agriculture, who reside in Montgomery County, Indiana. The scholarship is awarded in recognition of outstanding achievements in soil and water conservation practices, projects or studies.
The Johnson Scholarship may be renewable for four (4) consecutive years. The award is for tuition only at Purdue University College of Agriculture.
Criteria:
- Be a graduate of good standing of a public high school in Montgomery County, Indiana
- Be a resident of Montgomery County, Indiana
- Must have completed a minimum of seven (7) semesters or ten (10) trimesters by the application deadline to be eligible to apply for the Johnson Scholarship
- Must be enrolled in the College of Agriculture at Purdue University as a full-time student working toward a baccalaureate or associate degree, or as a graduate student working toward a post-graduate degree
- Must be a present or former member of a 4-H Club or National FFA Organization. Preference shall be given to applicants who have completed one or more projects or activities related to soil and water conservation, which in the judgment of the Committee shall be worthy of recognition
- Must demonstrate knowledge of and concern for the importance of soil and water conservation practices. Preference shall be given to applicants whose intended area of study emphasizes soil and water conservation
- You are not a child, grandchild, great-grandchild, brother, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law or spouse of the Board of Supervisors, staff or other employee of the Soil and Water Conservation District of Montgomery County, Indiana
Requirements:
- Complete the online MCCF Standard Scholarship application. Check here for updated scholarship application due date and information.
- Be prepared to write an essay (500 word maximum)
- Be prepared to write a personal statement (500 word maximum)