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Vya Conservation District offers a $500 renewable scholarship to Surprise Valley High School and Gerlach High School graduating seniors who meet our criteria. The scholarship is also available to graduating homeschool or charter school students who live in the boundaries of the conservation district. Applicants must meet GPA and residency requirements, have career goals that align with the mission of the district, and be planning to attend a recognized post-secondary or vocational technical institution. The scholarship application deadline is April 30, 2026. To see the full eligibility requirements and download the scholarship application, click here. To request a link to our online application contact us. |
Vya Conservation District Awards Scholarships to Surprise Valley Students
Casey Grove, our 2025 Scholarship Recipient
The scholarship was awarded by Vya CD board member Riaan Odendaal.
The scholarship was awarded by Vya CD board member Riaan Odendaal.
The Vya Conservation District was pleased to award each of four deserving seniors from Surprise Valley High School $1,000 renewable scholarships on June 9, 2023, at the SVHS Graduation and Awards Ceremony. Tony Stobiecki, District Chairman of the Vya Conservation District, presented the scholarships to Gracie Fee, Austin Grove, Tyler Harris, and Donna Shaffer.
Origin of the Norma Hapgood Scholarship
For over 40 years Norma Hapgood of Surprise Valley served on the Vya Conservation District board of supervisors. While she was instrumental in many of district's accomplishments during that time, one of her main interests was in the scholarship program. Norma values education and always wanted to make sure the local young people had the opportunity to pursue their educational goals. She was a staunch supporter of our scholarship program, and when she retired from the board it only seemed fitting to rename the scholarship after her. If you'd like to read more about Norma and the scholarship award, you can find a copy of an article written about her in the Modoc County Record at hapgoodmodocrecord.pdf
Melany Aten, NV DCNR, and Norma Hapgood NvACD Hall of Fame Award Vya Conservation District Board Chair, Tony Stobiecki
and Norma Hapgood
and Norma Hapgood