The State of Texas Alliance for Recycling (STAR) 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 graduating High School seniors and enrolled college students looking to study or currently working towards a degree in Environmental Sustainability or other related major of course work.
There will be a one-time award of $500 per year presented to up to two (2) candidates attending or accepted to any college, community college, or university in Texas studying towards a degree in Environmental Sustainability or other closely related field, with an emphasis on recycling, composting, or sustainable materials management. The award will be sent directly to the college which the student will be attending to assist with tuition only.
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Be a current Texas high school senior with a current GPA of 3.0 or above and have demonstrated a desire to study Environmental Sustainability through course work, work, or volunteerism with an emphasis on recycling, composting, or sustainable materials management.
• Be a current Texas college student with a current GPA of 3.0 and working towards a degree in Environmental Sustainability or similar area of study with an emphasis on recycling, composting, or sustainable materials management.
• Must be 18 years old at time of application deadline, June 5, 2026.
Applicants and previous recipients have the ability to reapply annually for the scholarship.
Students may receive the scholarship up to four (4) years.
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 th , 2026 to be shown at the awards
ceremony.
Applications must be received by STAR by June 5, 2026.
Scholarship funds will be awarded for the Spring 2027 semester through your
school account.
All information provided by applicants as part of the application process for award of a scholarship shall be treated as confidential by STAR. By Submitting an application, you agree that STAR may use your name and/or image on its website and in any news releases or promotional materials it publishes about the actual award of any scholarship to you.