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Robert P. Stearns was co-founder of SCS Engineers, an employee-owned environmental consulting and<\/span> SWANA is a professional association of more than 10,500 members who work in solid waste and resource<\/span> To be eligible to apply for the Robert P Stearns\/SCS Engineers Scholarship, worth up to $5,000 US, you must be:<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n Deadlines<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n CRITERIA A. Academics = 30%<\/span><\/strong> An official, unofficial, or PDF copy of your transcript is<\/span> required to be attached to the application you provide to <\/span>the Chapter or SWANA<\/span>. The transcript must provide marks for all courses and a measure of your academic <\/span>performance when measured on the school\u2019s standardized scoring system. Identify the scale used (e.g., 4.0 on <\/span>a 4.0 scale). An example of one possible measure satisfying this request for US based students is grade point <\/span>average (GPA). SWANA acknowledges that not all schools use this measure and will accept other measures <\/span>documented by the transcript.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n International graduates attending school in the United States and Canada can ask their current school for copies <\/span>of foreign transcripts\/academic records and graduate verification as this may help simplify and speed the <\/span>process of gaining access. If you must contact your prior university for material, be sure to allow sufficient time <\/span>to receive a response (may take several weeks).<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n B. Relationship of Studies to Solid Waste Management = 60%<\/span><\/strong> C. Other Activities = 10%<\/span><\/strong> D. Financial Need\u2014not weighted<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n E. Disqualification<\/span><\/strong> Contact information for Chapter Scholarship Committee Chairs can be found at SWANA.org\/Scholarships<\/a>. You <\/span>will also find a link to many of the Chapter websites and information about their local scholarship programs. <\/span>Members living outside the United States, its territories or Canada should complete the application and send it <\/span>directly to Sara Bixby in her role as SWANA\u2019s Staff Scholarship Administrator no later than May 1, 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n
construction firm that designs and implements sustainable environmental solutions. Until his death in 2013, Mr. <\/span>Stearns was recognized nationally for his significant contributions to the environmental engineering profession <\/span>and advancement of solid waste management practices.<\/span><\/p>\n
management. That industry is far advanced from the old stereotypes of \u201cgarbage men.\u201d Our membership is <\/span>diverse. We encourage you to consider how your selected area of study might lead you into our professional <\/span>ranks. SWANA has a place for you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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<\/span><\/strong>The Scholarship Committee evaluates the Robert P. Stearns\/SCS Engineers Scholarship applications as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n
SWANA\u2019s Scholarship Committee considers past academic performance an important selection criterion. Your <\/span>application must provide enough information to allow the Scholarship Committee to evaluate your academic <\/span>performance.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n
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The Committee will consider your current and completed courses, advisor\/professor input, and your completed <\/span>essay in its evaluations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n
transmitting full copies of books and papers are specifically discouraged and add less to the Committee\u2019s <\/span>review than a succinct summary or link<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Other Activities are activities and programs that can be connected with your studies (research, internships,<\/span>
assistantships), associated with school (participation student organizations), or entirely unrelated (volunteer <\/span>activities, military service, employment).<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Applying is not a guarantee of funding. The Scholarship Committee may disqualify an application for any of the <\/span>following reasons:<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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