The program is a key piece of the Governor's environmental education initiative, Virginia Naturally 2000.
Education is the key to excellence in environmental stewardship.
Thirty-two students interested in natural resource careers will be selected from the eight regional school districts in Virginia. Selection will be based on academics, recommendations and an expressed interest in natural resources. Public, private and home-schooled students are encouraged to apply. Students should be sophomores rising to juniors in high school in the fall of 2000. Applications are available from school guidance departments or may be downloaded from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation's web site.