This scholarship, honoring the memory of the Reverend Vickie Houk, a founding member and first President of Friends of Peak Creek, has been established to assist Pulaski County students who plan to pursue a career in some area of environmental and/or conservation related work.  Preference will be given to students who demonstrate leadership through serving his or her community and plans to continue to contribute to the community upon completion of their formal education.

• Preference given to student who plans to pursue an environmental -related program certification or degree from a four-year, two-year or technical school.

• The applicant must be a graduating senior.

• The applicant must demonstrate financial need.

• The applicant must be a Virginia resident.

• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

• Preference given for demonstrated civic involvement.