Dr. Donald R. Knepper Memorial Scholarship
The Black Swamp Conservancy, in partnership with Sandusky County Community Foundation (SCCF), is pleased to announce the launch of the Dr. Donald R. Knepper Memorial Scholarship.
This scholarship has been funded in perpetuity by an estate gift to the Conservancy by Dr. Knepper. Dr. Knepper was a well-loved veterinarian by the community that held a passion for conservation. He put this passion into action by permanently protecting his family’s farm in Gibsonburg so that it may continue to grow food, provide habitat for wildlife, and serve as a cultural heritage site for the betterment of future generations. This scholarship will help those future generations continue the spirit of the work he did for conservation and his farm as they traverse their own path in the environmental field.
This scholarship will be housed and administered by the SCCF. The Dr. Donald R. Knepper Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to one (1) graduating high school senior per year pursuing a degree related to the mission of the Black Swamp Conservancy. Degrees considered for the scholarship include those in the environmental field, such as biology, environmental science/policy, agriculture, etc. Students must be a graduating high school senior from the 12-county northwest Ohio service area of the Black Swamp Conservancy and can apply the scholarship toward an environmental degree from any university or college.
