{"id":47964,"date":"2023-01-08T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-08T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=47964"},"modified":"2023-01-06T08:06:08","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T16:06:08","slug":"scholarship-2023-swana-northwest-regional-symposium-solid-waste-association-of-north-america-tulalip-wa-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/scholarship-2023-swana-northwest-regional-symposium-solid-waste-association-of-north-america-tulalip-wa-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarship: 2023 SWANA Northwest Regional Symposium, Solid Waste Association of North America (Tulalip, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Benefits of SWANA membership to students
<\/strong><\/span>SWANA provides FREE membership for full-time students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees, and PhD candidates, with a focus on environmental sciences, solid waste management, or resource diversion.<\/p>\n

When students\u00a0join SWANA, they will become members of the largest organization for solid waste and recycling professionals. Through our network of 47 Chapters throughout North America, students can meet and network with current leaders and decision makers working in solid waste, environmental science, composting, and recycling. These connections can lead to potential internships and become future careers.<\/p>\n

By becoming a member of SWANA, students can:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Apply for\u00a0scholarships and internship opportunities<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Access\u00a0MentorMatch\u00a0\u2013 SWANA\u2019s online mentoring site<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Compete in SWANA\u2019s Annual\u00a0Solid Waste Design Competition<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Attend\u00a0Young Professionals (YP) Group\u00a0events, for those 35 years of age and younger<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Participate in\u00a0SWANA Chapter\u00a0events and\u00a0Technical Divisions<\/p>\n

For full-time students with an interest in environmental sciences, solid waste management, or recycling-related professions,\u00a0FREE SWANA Student Membership is a perfect fit.<\/p>\n

Washington Evergreen Chapter will be offering scholarships to attend to students and AmeriCorps members interested in working in the solid waste\/materials management fields.

Scholarship benefits include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Paid registration (including tours)<\/li>\n
  2. Paid accommodation (single-occupancy room at Tulalip Resort on April 18 and 19)<\/li>\n
  3. Match with a mentor in the field who will email recipients before the symposium, share a meal with them during the symposium, and be available for contact throughout the following year<\/li>\n
  4. Free Evergreen chapter technical sessions for 1 year<\/li>\n
  5. Invitation to join Evergreen chapter board meetings<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    To be eligible, applicants must:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Be 21 by April 18, 2023 (guests at Tulalip Resort must be at least 21)<\/li>\n
    2. Live in SWANA\u2019s northwest region (WA, OR, MT, ID, BC, Yukon)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Preference will be given to SWANA members<\/a> living in the chapter area (WA and MT), and becoming a student member is free. The scholarship does not include transportation costs, but the chapter will help interested recipients find a carpool to the symposium venue;. Applications are due<\/a> January 23.

      Apply here:<\/strong>       https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdwe8N5Xy9ysYKELUA_eKk3OmEiHUf5V-TYhE3h0x3rhboxFA\/viewform<\/a><\/p>\n

      2023 SWANA Northwest Regional Symposium
      <\/strong>April 18-20, 2023
      Tulalip Resort Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Each spring the Evergreen (WA and MT), Beaver (OR and ID), and Pacific (BC and Yukon) chapters hold a joint Northwest Symposium. Join solid waste industry professionals from a wide variety of specialized fields, where members come to exchange information and learn from technical experts.<\/p>\n

      The SWANA Evergreen Chapter is among the more active and diversely represented chapters in the nation. We have a positive reputation among members, neighboring chapters and the national organization for promoting innovation, supporting education, and taking on challenging technical and policy initiatives.<\/p>\n

      Our Board of Directors reflects who you are through its representation of public officials, engineering professionals, and commercial operators and haulers. Our members, sponsors and surrounding communities benefit from the energy we commit toward taking on tomorrow\u2019s resource challenges.<\/p>\n

      Topics<\/strong><\/span>
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