SCHOLARSHIPS
Meleesa Johnson
Leadership Scholarship
For exceptionalism in their studies, demonstrated extra-curricular involvement, and passion for environmental issues
$2,000 award
Reimagining Waste Scholarship
For pursuit of an undergraduate or graduate degree in a field related to waste resource management, public administration, environmental education, environmental science, or similar
Award amounts vary
2024 Scholarship Winners
Serena Vincent
Meleesa Johnson Leadership Scholarship
$2,000
Elsa Oplinger
Reimagining Waste Scholarship
$1,500
Carissa Ashman
Reimagining Waste Scholarship
$500
How to Apply
Student Qualifications
Currently enrolled full-time at an accredited Wisconsin university or college
Entering junior or senior undergraduate year or pursuing a graduate degree
Majoring in one of the following degree areas:
Environmental Education​
Recycling
Waste Management
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Science
Public Administration
Related field or other degree area with a demonstrated interest in a career in the waste resource management industry
Scholarship Timeline
Scholarship Opens
August 1st, 2025
Applications Due
October 15th, 2025
Winners Announced
Mid-November 2025
Award Distribution
Early December 2025
Application Instructions
​Complete the online application answering 3 essay questions
Send us the following documents:
Cover letter addressed to the WCSWMA Scholarship
Committee
College transcripts
Resume or CV (optional)
Scholarship Committee
Allison Birr
Waupaca County Solid Waste Department
John Welch
Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables
Dave Hagenbucher
Marathon County Solid Waste Department