VA Dare SWCD PY2026 Educational Programs

Environmental Educational Classroom Programs and Presentations!

Teacher Workshops, Project Wet, and Project Learning Tree!

Targeted Outreach Pre-School Programs for underserved and not traditionally served students for Environmental Education.

Annual Farm Days, Annual Agriculture Reading in the Classroom, Dominion Energy Envirothon, and Cynthia Pridmore Scholarship.

2026 VASWCD Youth Conservation Camp

The deadline to submit your application is April 24, 2026.

All applications must be completed using the link below!

https://forms.gle/CbFs2xmSZQRNwLRQA

2026 Cynthia Pridmore Scholarship

Deadline to Apply is Friday, May 15, 2026

Purpose: To promote the education of Virginia Beach and Chesapeake High School Students in Agriculture, Environmental Education fields with an emphasis Natural Resource Conservation and Environmental Protection.

Qualifications: Scholarships will be awarded annually on behalf of the Virginia Dare Soil and Water Conservation District. To provide financial support to students majoring in or showing an ardent desire to major in a course curriculum related to Agriculture, Environmental Science with an emphasis on Conservation of our Natural Resources.

Individual applicants must be full-time students graduating in 2026, enrolled in High School (Public, Private or Home School) or who have applied to a college first-year level curriculum. Applicants shall document a 2.5 or greater Grade Point Average or appropriate equivalent of individual scholastic achievement. The applicant’s most recent official school transcript must accompany the application. Official Electronic Copies will be accepted. Applicants shall demonstrate an active interest in Conservation, Agriculture or Environmental Studies.

Applications will only be accepted from students in the City of Chesapeake or Virginia Beach. Student must reside or attend schools in either City. Eligible applicants must reside or attend school within the Virginia Dare Soil and Water Conservation District (Virginia Beach, Chesapeake).

Scholarships will be given in the amount of $2000. All Cynthia Pridmore Scholarship Applications should be submitted by using the google link provided below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXAA5N4Tzb4-DqhPEAF77kHmbUOGIsZuA-vVpZDllud1BFqA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=103214641079554360541

2026 Cynthia Pridmore Scholarship Download