SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications open August 1st, 2025!
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
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Director
Allison Birr
Waupaca County Solid Waste Department
John Welch
Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables
Dave Hagenbucher
Marathon County Solid Waste Department