The Warren County Conservation District will be accepting Ralph G. Eckert, Warren County Council of Sportsmen’s Clubs and Heather Wilcox Scholarship applications until March 2 by 4 p.m.

The Ralph G. Eckert Scholarship is awarded annually by the Warren County Conservation District to a deserving county student planning to continue her/his education in a conservation related field or service.

The scholarship is named for Ralph Eckert, who served in the Soil Conservation Service in Warren County from 1950-1966. A Penn State graduate in forestry, Eckert devoted his entire life to conservation issues. He was a frequent lecturer and instructor of youth on proper stewardship of our natural resources. He was also active in newspaper and movement, wrote columns for the local newspaper, and contributed articles to outdoor magazines. In addition, Eckert was instrumental in planning and developing the Outdoor Ecology Lab at Eisenhower High School. The Warren County Council of Sportsmen’s Clubs has entrusted the Warren County Conservation District with the responsibility of awarding its scholarships. The opportunity is available to high school seniors and college students residing in Warren County who wish to enter college to pursue an environmental degree.

The Heather Wilcox Scholarship is awarded annually by the Warren County Conservation District to a deserving student planning to continue her/his education in an agricultural related field or service.

This scholarship is named after Heather Wilcox, who served as the Warren County Conservation district manager for many years. A Penn State graduate in animal science, Wilcox devoted her entire life to agricultural and conservation issues. She worked with local farmers to implement best management practices, and to educate countless children, teens and adults about the importance of agriculture and the environment. She did all of this with a sense of humor, strong work ethic, integrity, and respect. Heather was also very active in the Warren County 4-H dairy cow and horse programs for many years.

For more information, call the Warren County Conservation District office at 814-726-1441 or visit www.wcconservation.net. Students should also inquire at their high school’s guidance office.+