$1,000 NOPHNRCSE Scholarship Due 8/25

Background: National Organization of Professional Hispanic NRCS Employees (NOPHNRCSE)  works to deliver program benefits and services to the Hispanic rural/urban community by strengthening NRCS efforts in the recruitment, retention, development, and advancement of Hispanics. The NOPHNRCSE scholarship program is a memorial benefit honoring the lives of Martha Guerra-Arteaga and Milton Cortés Colón. There will be four $1000 academic scholarships available for qualified students pursuing a degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, or Natural Resources Conservation-related field of study at an accredited school of higher education.

Eligibility: Be US Citizen and show proof of U.S. citizenship – copy of Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate only, if the application is selected as a winner. Graduating High School students accepted to an accredited college or university and registered students with at least one full academic year remaining before completing undergraduate education. Demonstrate integrity, ability, and competence in work. Graduate students are also eligible for this scholarship.

How To Apply: Students can apply here by the August 25th deadline by submitting a complete application package.