Cletus Vetter Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

The Cletus Vetter Memorial Scholarship Fund honors the legacy of Cletus Vetter, a dedicated farmer and conservationist. This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a resident of Defiance County pursuing education in conservation, natural resources, or agriculture. It aims to inspire the next generation to appreciate and engage in vital resource conservation efforts, ensuring that Cletus's passion for nurturing the land continues through future advocates of sustainability.

This scholarship is given in loving memory of Cletus Vetter, a man who leaves a legacy of love and respect to not only his family but to the many people he selflessly gave himself to. He was a lifelong farmer who loved to nurture the soil and watch his crops grow. Great soil and water conservationists are not developed through academics alone, rather they are nurtured throughout their education and career building by conservation advocates who have traveled on before them.
This college scholarship is meant to bring back into focus the vital necessity and passion for resource conservation by encouraging college- bound students to consider a career in conservation, natural resources, agriculture or a related field.
The Defiance Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) will award one $1,000 college scholarship to a resident/student of Defiance County.

Eligibility

Residents/students of Defiance County seeking a focus or career in conservation, natural resources, agricultural, or a related field.Must be enrolled as a full-time student at a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or technical school.