Northern Tier Solid Waste Authority
Scholarship Name: Dedication to the Environment Scholarship
Description: Are you the guy encouraging your school to recycle? Or the gal who is teaching everyone about the wonders of composting? if so, the Northern Tier Solid Waste Authority (NTSWA) has a scholarship for you! The NTSWA is an organization looking for alternatives in waste management – from solid waste to landfills to recycling. Eligible students must be residents of Tioga, Sullivan or Bradford County, and should write an essay detailing their activities as they relate to waste management. The scholarships committee would like you to be as specific as possible – if you are passionate about newspaper recycling, don’t be afraid to spend your whole essay talking about it. The committee is looking for more than just an essay – they give a great table on their website that outlines just how much each part of the application – academics, essay, environmental dedication, extracurricular activities and application completeness – is worth. So make sure that you closely follow directions, and for your best chance of a scholarship, submit your materials on recycled paper!
Award: Varies
Awards per Year: One
Award is Open to: High School Students
Major/Field of Study: Environmental Science
How to Apply/Contact: A full description of the Dedication to the Environment Scholarship, including submission directions and essay criteria, is available on the Northern Tier Solid Waste Authority website.
See Also: Environmental Studies Scholarships
AA Plumbing
Scholarship Name: Go Green Scholarship
Description: Plumbing and green environmental practices may not automatically go together for most people, but AA Plumbing was recently awarded the Green Screen Mark for their efforts to be more environmentally friendly by Plumbers Success International. To celebrate this, they are offering a $1,000 scholarship to a high school senior who shows a similar commitment to the environment, specifically to caring for the community. Applicants should be graduating seniors at Fairfield High School in Pennsylvania, and should be able to answer the following as part of their application process: How have you exemplified commitment and care for protecting the environment in your community? How do you plan on continuing to protect our environment in the future?
Award: $1,000
Awards per Year: One
Award is Open to: High School Students
Major/Field of Study: Environmental Science
How to Apply/Contact: AA Plumbing is not only embracing a green future, but is using the Internet to spread the word about their scholarship. While you can learn more about the company at the AA Plumbing website, the scholarship is typically announced via the company’s Facebook page.
See Also: Scholarships for Environmentalists
