Overview:

The purpose of the Betty Chess Scholarship is to support the next generation of leaders in agriculture and natural resource conservation. The Fremont Conservation District is offering $1,000.00 college/trade school scholarships to graduating high school seniors. To apply, see the eligiblity and application form below.  Application Deadline May 1st, 2026

Eligability:

• Be a graduating senior in Fremont County Colorado
• Have a home address within the Consevration District Boundaries (the District office will verify this when you apply). 
• Accepted to and planning to attend a 4-year university or a trade school. 
• Degree/trade field must be agriculture/natural resources or related fields. (ie. environmental science, wildlife biology, welding tech, horticulture tech, disel tech).

Items Needed for Application:

• Acceptance Letter from College or Trade School
• High School Transctipt 

Application Deadline May 1st, 2026

Please contact the District office with any questions 719-315-3417; info@fremontcd.org