2024 WSRA Student Scholarship Application

Student/AmeriCorps/Emerging Professional Conference Scholarship

Application

The Washington State Recycling Association (WSRA), a statewide nonprofit committed to promoting and advancing waste reduction practices and policies in the Northwest and beyond, is now accepting applications for a scholarship to attend its annual conference. These scholarships are available to higher education students, AmeriCorps volunteers, and professionals new to the industry. This conference is an outstanding opportunity for future leaders to network with waste reduction professionals, expand their knowledge of the recycling and waste reduction industry, and prepare themselves for a career in a rewarding and innovative field. The scholarship covers the cost of hotel accommodations during the conference, educational sessions and networking opportunities, connection with a professional in the industry, and WSRA membership dues for the remainder of 2024. Assistance with transportation to the conference will also be evaluated

What: WSRA's Annual Recycling Conference (includes a one-year individual membership)

When: May 14-17, 2024

Where: Hilton Vancouver

Please complete the following application and submit to the WSRA at recycle@wsra.net no later than midnight on March 1, 2024. Feel free to contact WSRA at 253.525.5145 ext. 110 or at recycle@wsra.net with any questions. Learn more about WSRA at www.wsra.net.

Applications will be evaluated based on involvement in sustainability, alignment/ engagement with WSRA's mission, and future career interests.

• Application Due Date: March 1, 2024 | Applicants Notified By: March 18, 2024

Name

Email

example@example.com

Telephone

Institution of Higher Learning/Current volunteer position/Affiliated non profit organization

Field of Study/Work

Anticipated graduation date (if a student)

Date

1. Please describe 2-3 projects you have worked on in your studies, work, or personal life that contribute to the mission of WSRA.

2. How you expect to contribute to this mission in the future?

3. Why you want to attend the 2024 WSRA Conference?

4. How you hope to be an active member of WSRA for the remainder of the year?