SCCD & WB Copeland Scholarship
SUWANNEE COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT & W.B. COPELAND SCHOLARSHIP
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & LIFE SCIENCES
This scholarship endowment fund shall be known as Suwannee County Conservation District and W.B. “Bernie” Copeland Scholarship in memory of Col. J. C. Copeland as he was affectionately known, in honor of Jim Senterfitt, long-time Conservationist and District Supervisor, and Ted Henderson, Past (1998-2000) Chairman of the Conservation District, in recognition of their dedication toward the conservation and development of Suwannee County natural resources.
ELIGIBILITY:
The recipient must be accepted and planning to enroll as a student in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences seeking a bachelors degree in the agriculture sciences or related fields.
For future awards the recipient must maintain academic eligibility and demonstrate normal progress toward a bachelor’s degree. The applicant must be a graduate from the Suwannee County School System, or hold a GED Certificate.
APPLICATION:
Application may be made through the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Florida, Associate Dean of Academic Programs, 2014 McCarty Hall.
The Suwannee County Conservation District Board of Supervisors reserves the right to recommend candidates to the Selection Committee for consideration.
AWARD:
Two one thousand dollar ($1,000.00) scholarships are awarded annually.
Scholarships will be awarded based on financial need, academic performance and fund availability. Funds will be made available to the recipient for the purpose of tuition, fees, and/or books. The principal (sum) of the account is to remain intact and shall not be allocated for use. It is the intent of the donor that cash not be awarded directly to the students. The amount of cash on hand in the account, and state matches, and the amount of interest earned on the principal (if any) will determine scholarship funds available.