SCHOLARSHIPS
Chester & Marcia Zwirn Scholarship
The Chester & Marcia Zwirn Conservation Scholarship supports Yuma County students pursuing education in agriculture, conservation, and natural resources.
Eligibility
• Live in Yuma County or parents own property in Yuma County
• Minimum 2.0 GPA
• Enroll in a conservation-related major
Scholarship Details
• Up to $5,000 total
• $500 per semester for up to 10 semesters
• Maintain 2.0 GPA and submit transcript each semester
Application Requirements
• Completed application
• Transcript, class rank, ACT/SAT
• 500-word essay
• Three letters of reference
Deadline
May 1, 2026 by 4:00 p.m.
Submit To
Yuma County Conservation District
Attn: Tanya Fell, District Manager
247 N. Clay Street, Wray, CO 80758
Email: yccd77@gmail.com
Website: www.ycconservation.com
Raymond Peters Memorial Conservation Scholarship
Established in 2008 in honor of Raymond Peters, a longtime Yuma County Conservation District Board Supervisor, this scholarship supports students pursuing post-secondary education in agriculture, conservation, natural resources, or related fields.
Scholarship Details
• Total Award: Up to $4,000
• Payment Structure: $500 per semester (up to 8 semesters)
• Renewable with continued eligibility
Eligibility Requirements
• Reside in the Yuma County Conservation District or have parents/guardians who own property within the District
• Minimum 2.0 high school GPA
• Field of study must relate to agriculture, conservation, or natural resources
Recipient Requirements
• Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA in college
• Submit transcripts at the end of each semester
• Remain in an approved field of study
Application Requirements
• Completed application form
• High school transcript (class rank if available)
• ACT or SAT scores (if available)
• Essay (500 words max) on conservation interests and career goals
• Three letters of reference (one school, two community – no relatives)
Application Deadline
4:00 p.m. | May 1, 2026
How to Apply
Yuma County Conservation District
Attn: Tanya Fell, District Manager
247 N. Clay Street, Wray, CO 80758
Email: yccd77@gmail.com
Website: www.ycconservation.com
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