Scholarship opportunity for area students

Friends of Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, a volunteer group supporting the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, are offering a $1,000 annual renewable scholarship for a graduating student from an area high school. One student will be awarded the scholarship each year. Eligible students are graduating seniors from the following high schools: Bondurant-Farrar, Colfax-Mingo, Newton, PCM, Pella, Pella Christian and Southeast Polk.

Students receiving the award may renew for up to an additional three years at $1,000 for each year. Requirements are based on high school academic records, college academic achievement and the understanding that the student works toward a 2- or 4-year degree in conservation or environmental related studies.

Scholarship requirements and application are available on the Friends of Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge website at www.tallgrass.org/friends-scholarship.

Deadline for applications is May 15.