A Dyersville student has been awarded the Conservation Districts of Iowa (CDI) Scholarship. Charissa Heisler is a senior at Beckman High School. During her high school career, Charissa participated in National Honor Society as Secretary, FFA, Choir, Football Manager, Science Club, Math Club, Disk Golf Club, Science Research, Softball, Musical, Art Club, and Student Ambassadors. She also volunteers at the Dyersville Food Pantry. Besides her academics, extra-curricular activities and volunteering, Charissa works at Fareway in Dyersville. She plans on attending Iowa State University in the fall, majoring in Environmental Engineering. Charissa’s scholarship application will be submitted at the area regional level for further judging. The successful applicant from each regional level will advance on for a chance to win at the State level. After final selections, the top three scholarships will be awarded at the state level in the amounts of $3000, $2000 and $1000. Winners from the remaining six regions will each receive $500. First, second and third place awards will be paid directly to the applicant’s school of choice in two equal installments, one upon enrollment at the beginning of the year and the second at midterm. The six other scholarships will be paid directly to the students.
