The State of Texas Alliance for Recycling is a registered 501c3 nonprofit on a mission to advance recycling through partnerships, education, and advocacy for the benefit of Texas. We work to help recycling professionals, educate the public and lawmakers, expand access to recycling, develop infrastructure, and grow recycling markets in Texas.
As a part of our commitment to the growth of the environmental and recycling business community in Texas, STAR has developed a scholarship for educators or officially recognized student groups looking to start, enhance, or sustain environmental programs on their campus or in their community.
There will a one-time award of $1000 per year presented to:
- One (1) officially recognized student group and
- Up to two (2) Teachers at any level of education requiring funding to start, enhance, or sustain an environmental program on their campus or in their local community.
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a current campus recognized/sanctioned student group at any Texas college, community college, or university.
- Be a currently employed teacher at any level of Education in the State of Texas on the campus of an state accredited educational institution.
Note: Applications are due April 30, 2026
Applicants and previous recipients have the ability to reapply annually for the scholarship.
Student groups and teachers may receive the scholarship up to four years for the same project.
Scholarship recipients will be required to attend the annual Texas Environmental Leadership Awards in November 2026 or send a 90 second video about yourself, project, or group to STAR by October 30, 2026 to be shown at the awards ceremony.