The scholarship was named after Roy R. Scott, “Scotty,” a long time technician at the Talbot Soil Conservation District where he worked for several decades. Starting his career with the Dorchester Soil Conservation District in 1955 as a federal technician, Scotty later transferred to Talbot in 1958 due to the formation of the Talbot Soil Conservation District. After serving 30 years with the Soil Conservation Service (now Natural Resources Conservation Service) he retired and began a 26 year career with the Maryland Department of Agriculture. Mostly known for engineering farm ponds and ditches, Scotty helped hundreds of landowners and farmers with drainage and erosion problems throughout his career.

The Talbot Soil Conservation District annually offers a scholarship opportunity for a graduating senior or current college student pursuing a degree focused on agricultural or civil engineering, or an agricultural related program specifically addressing natural resources and/or conservation.

Students have until April 26, 2024 to submit an application for the Roy R. Scott Memorial Scholarship Program. The award recipient will receive $1,000.00 to use towards their education. Applicants must be a resident of Talbot County and have a high school or college GPA of 3.0 or better.

Past Scholarship Award Winners

• 2024 - Faith Walstrum

• 2023 - Jadon Cook, Kara Hutchison & Kylie Weems

• 2022 - Pippa Milhollan

• 2021 - Brandon Dudrow