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Woodland

Scholarship
Program

Hey HS Seniors & College Students

Congratulations on your achievements! We hope you have an amazing year! But don't forget to apply for our scholarship program! 

Applications Open: Sept. 1, 2026
Deadline to Apply: Jan. 29, 2027

The Purpose: 

Each year the Wilkes Soil & Water Conservation District strives to provide financial assistance to Wilkes County high school seniors who wish to obtain a career in natural sciences or agriculture. 

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Access the full scholarship details and application below:

Past Recipients

  • Zoe Mathis 2022 $500 Wilkes Central High School

  • Vincent Lu 2022 $500 Wilkes Central High School

  • Lyndsey Jarvis 2022 $1,000 Wilkes Central High School

2022 Total Awarded: $2,000

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  • Bryson Gambill 2023 $1,500 North Wilkes High School

  • Aaron Edwards, Jr. 2023 $1,500 Wilkes Central High School

2023 Total Awarded: $3,000

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  • Sophia Norman 2024 $1,000 West Wilkes High School

  • Alea Mitchell 2024 $1,000 Wilkes Early College High School

  • J. Kendall Redies 2024 $1,000 Wilkes Early College High School

  • Benjamin South 2024 $1,000 North Wilkes High School

  • Gabrielle Cox 2024 $1,000 Elkin High School (Wilkes Co. Resident)

2024 Total Awarded: $5,000

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  • Gabriel Brock 2025 $1,500 Wilkes Central High School

  • Lilly Ferroni 2025 $1,500 Wilkes Central High School

  • Andrew Hincher 2025 $1,500 Wilkes Central High School

2025 Total Awarded: $4,500​

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  • Taylor Edwards 2026 $1,000 NC School of Science & Mathematics

  • Andrew Hincher 2026 $1,000 NC State University

  • J. Austin Johnson 2026 $1,000 West Wilkes High School

  • Mikayla Taylor 2026 $1,000 Wilkes Early College High School

2026 Total Awarded: $4,000​

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Awarded to date: $18,500

Questions? 

Contact Education SpecialistJulia Hardy!

Office Phone: (336) 990-5000

Email: jhardy.wilkes@gmail.com

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