Scholarships
Supporting the Next Generation of Conservation Leaders
For more than 40 years, the Freehold Soil Conservation District has proudly supported students pursuing careers in environmental stewardship and natural resource conservation. Through our annual scholarship program, we recognize students who demonstrate strong academic achievement, leadership, and a commitment to protecting our natural environment.
William T. Schauer Conservation Scholarship
The William T. Schauer Conservation Scholarship honors a legacy of dedication to conservation and service to the Freehold Soil Conservation District. This scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated both academic success and a passion for conservation-related fields.
Scholarship Award
One student will receive a $2,500 scholarship.
Application Deadline
All application materials must be submitted or postmarked by June 1, 2026
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be residents of Monmouth County or Middlesex County and currently enrolled as full-time students in good standing at an accredited college or university, either in New Jersey or out of state. Eligible candidates must be entering their junior or senior year in Fall 2026 and pursuing a major related to the conservation of natural resources, including fields such as environmental science, agriculture, forestry, geology, environmental education, soil science, resource management, landscape design, or other closely related areas.
How to Apply
To be considered, applicants must submit the following:
- Completed scholarship application form
- Current college transcript
- List of conservation-related clubs or organizations
- One-page essay: “Why I Should be Awarded a Natural Resource Conservation Scholarship”
- Summary of experience related to conservation or natural resources
- Two references with full contact information
Applications may be submitted by mail or email:
Mailing Address:
Freehold Soil Conservation District
Attn: Paul Califano, Assistant District Manager
4000 Kozloski Road, Suite 5
PO Box 5033
Freehold, NJ 07728
Email:
info @ freeholdscd.org
About the Freehold Soil Conservation District
The Freehold Soil Conservation District serves Monmouth and Middlesex Counties and is dedicated to the protection and responsible management of natural resources. Through education, technical guidance, and regulatory programs, the District works with residents, developers, and municipalities to promote soil health, water quality, and sustainable land use practices.