College Scholarships

In order to prepare the next generation for the environmentally and economically sound practice of solid waste, SWANA has developed several scholarship and internship programs for students studying in fields related to solid waste management.

Grant H. Flint International Scholarship Program

SCHEDULE FOR SELECTION

May 1, 2024 — Deadline for submission of application materials to SC Chapter Scholarship Committee

June 2, 2024 — Deadline for submission of chapter candidates for review by SWANA International Scholarship Committee

July 2024 — SWANA International Scholarship Committee meets to select winners

August 1–15, 2024 — Announcement of International Scholarship winners

AWARD CATEGORIES

Category I: Graduating high school seniors or graduate equivalent certified candidates who have been accepted for enrollment in a junior college, a four-year college, or a university (any program). To be eligible, candidates must be the children or grandchildren of a SWANA Member (sponsor) in good standing as of May 1st of the current calendar year.

Category II: Currently enrolled full-time college or university students who are entering their junior or senior undergraduate year and pursuing a degree in environmental science, engineering, or other suitable major related to the field of solid waste management. To be eligible, candidates must be the children or grandchildren of a SWANA Member (sponsor) in good standing as of May 1st of the current calendar year or SWANA Student Members in good standing.

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT

The total amount given within Category I and Category II will be $20,000. The amount for each individual award will be determined by the SWANA International Scholarship Committee.

The Robert P. Stearns/SCS Engineers Scholarship Award

Full-time students who are entering or are in graduate school pursuing a degree in environmental science, engineering or other suitable major related to the field of solid waste management. Eligible candidates must be sons, daughters, grandsons or granddaughters of a SWANA Member (sponsor) in good standing as of May 1st or SWANA Student Members in good standing.

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT

One award of $5,000

Gershman, Brickner, & Bratton, Inc., (GBB)

Named for a co-founder and owner of GBB, this scholarship is awarded to full-time university students pursuing a degree in studies applicable to the field of solid waste or resource management and intending to seek employment in the industry

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT

One award of $5,000

For more information, please contact us at: info@scswana.org