06/18/2026
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Scholarship Program. This new scholarship recognizes outstanding
students who are pursuing coursework in an environmental, agricultural or natural resource related discipline. Applicants, who were required to be either a senior in high school, or currently enrolled at an accredited college or university, and originally from,
currently living, attending school or working within Iosco County, were asked to submit the completed scholarship application, one professional letter of recommendation and their current transcript.
The 2026 scholarship recipients are:
- Rebecca Ferns, currently a junior at Michigan State University, studying Biosystems Engineering, Agronomy
-Ellery Coleman, 2026 graduate of Hale Area Schools, will be attending Albion College, studying Environmental Science, Biology
Each recipient received a scholarship award of $1,000 to support their continued education. The scholarship selection committee evaluated applicants based on field of study, academic performance, community engagement, future aspirations and letters of recommendation.
This is the first year the Iosco Conservation District has offered this scholarship opportunity, and we look forward to continuing the support of those pursuing degrees in conservation related fields in the future.
For more information about the Scholarship Program, to volunteer or learn more aboutthe Iosco Conservation District, please email [email protected].
The mission of the Iosco Conservation District is to enable the sustainable use of natural resources for all generations through conservation education, outreach and partnerships. Through programs such as the Scholarship Program, the organization
invests in educational opportunities and supports the next generation.