SWANA BC Chapter Scholarships Print E-mail

The BC Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America offers a number of scholarships to encourage students studying in disciplines related to solid waste management and environmental protection.

Recipients of the scholarships will be determined by a panel of SWANA BC Chapter Directors and will be chosen on the basis of:

  • intended course of studies and its relations to solid waste management
  • academic performance
  • involvement in school and community activities
  • involvement in activities beside regular course work which is related to solid waste management or environmental protection
  • a brief written submission (500 words or less)
  • references
  • preference may be given to SWANA members or their immediate relatives

Recipients of SWANA Scholarships are not eligible for awards in the year immediately following but will become eligible again in 2 years. For example, a winner in 2009 would not be eligible in 2010 but would be eligible in 2011.

Requirements

  • Completed SWANA Scholarship Application must be received on or before October 15 each year.
  • Applicants must be registered in a full course of studies in an environmental management or a related program at a recognized post-secondary institution in British Columbia.
  • Applicants must have completed their first year of post-secondary studies.

To be considered for one of these scholarships, the applicant must submit the following:

  • completed SWANA Scholarship Application 2009
  • written submission as described in application form 
  • transcript or copy of last year's statement of marks
  • reference letter from a faculty member
  • proof of registration for current Fall or Winter session

Applicants receiving scholarships will be notified before November 15.  Awards will be made at the SWANA Annual General Meeting in December.  Completed application packages should be sent to:

SWANA Scholarship
c/o Metro Vancouver Solid Waste Dept.
4330 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC   5H 4G8
Attention: Mike Stringer

Additional information is available from Mike Stringer by phone (604.436.6810), fax (604.436.6811) or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

 
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