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The Wisconsin Counties Solid Waste Management Association (WCSWMA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit with a mission focused on environmental education, solid waste management, recycling, environmental engineering, and the environmental sciences.

In order to achieve its mission, WCSWMA has develop two scholarship opportunitiesthe Reimagining Waste Scholarships for qualifying candidates, and when applicable, the Meleesa Johnson Leadership Scholarship ($2,000), for a student who demonstrates exceptionalism in their studies, extra-curricular involvement, and passion for environmental issues. 

 

All scholarships are open to junior, senior, and post-graduate level students with declared majors related to WCSWMA's mission, and that are enrolled full-time at accredited Wisconsin universities or colleges.  Scholarships may be used to offset the cost of credit courses, books, laboratory supplies, computer supplies, electronic devices and living expenses.  

Scholarship applications for 2024 are now being accepted. Deadline is October 14, 2024. 

The application process includes two steps.

  1. Complete this online application form, including your responses to the three brief essay questions. CLICK HERE.

  2. Send the following REQUIRED attachments to: wcswma@gmail.com

    • Cover letter regarding your application, addressed to the WCSWMA Scholarship Committee.

    • Copy of your transcripts.         

OPTIONAL:  Also provide a Resume/CV.

 

DEADLINE: This completed form and all required documents must be received on/by Monday, October 14, 2024.

                           2023 Scholarship Recipients Announced!
 
  • MaKayla Galecki, UW-Stevens Point      Meleesa Johnson Leadership Scholarship ($2,000)

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  • Carly Nyhus, UW-Green Bay                  Reimagining Waste Scholarship  ($1,500)

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  • Anna Bose, Ripon College                      Reimagining Waste Scholarship ($500)
     

Typical Timeline
Qualifications

NOW OPEN! 

Application Announcement:
August 2, 2024

 
Scholarship Submission Deadline:

                October 14, 2024


Scholarship Announcement: Mid- November 2024


Scholarship payments: Late November 2024

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Scholarship Committee
  • Allison Birr, Waupaca County SW Dept.

  • Dave Hagenbucher, Marathon County Solid Waste

  • Vincent Miresse, Portage County Official

Qualified Students are:

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  • Currently enrolled full-time at an accredited Wisconsin university or college

  • Entering their junior or senior undergraduate year or working on a graduate degree.

  • Majoring in one of the following degree areas:

    • environmental education

    • recycling

    • waste management

    • environmental engineering

    • the environmental sciences

    • public administration

    • or a related field or other degree areas with a demonstrated interest in a career in waste resource management industry

How to Apply

 APPLICATION PERIOD FOR 2024 will open AUG 2.

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GENERAL APPLICATION PROCEDURE - OVERVIEW

  • Complete an Online Application.  The application includes responses to three brief essay questions​

  • Send the following REQUIRED documents to: wcswma@gmail.com on/by October 14, 2024.

    • Cover Letter regarding your application, addressed to the WCSWMA Scholarship Committee​.​

    • College Transcripts

    • OPTIONAL:  Resume / CV
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Questions?

Email - wcswma@gmail.com

Call - 715.343.0722

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SCHOLARSHIPS

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