Scholarship: Waste Management, Environmental Science, & Sustainability
RUBBISH-INC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
We take pride in the work we do, and we recognize that the future of our entire industry is in the hands of students. We are searching to award one undergrad student a $500 scholarship to recognize their excellence in innovation for the subjects of waste management, environmental science, and sustainability. Waste removal and management are services that will have an ongoing demand for quite some time, but that doesn’t mean the way in which we choose to dispose of things can’t be more sustainable or improved upon. We are looking to you, the students, to help shape the future of disposal.
One student will be awarded the Rubbish Inc. Scholarship for Innovation in Waste Management Solutions annually.
Qualifications
Applications will be considered from those who:
- Are currently or will as of the relevant school year be attending an accredited college or university
- Have an interest in solid waste management research and sustainability
- Have a GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
The Prompt
Applicants will submit an essay profiling one city from anywhere in the world where they believe waste is managed in a sustainable manner and is not needlessly or negligently harming the environment. Your essay should a) detail your selected city’s waste management stream from consumer to end result, b) provide evidence that the current method is a sustainable system, and c) think of specific ways this system can be made more effective.
Your essay should be:
- Between 750-1200 words
- Succinct and on-topic
- In .PDF format
We offer our scholarship each academic year with a rolling deadline. Essays must be submitted by June 1st at midnight to be considered for the upcoming year. The winner will be announced by mid-June each year.
Awards Based On
- Relevance to the topic and level of research performed
- Potential for contributions to the solid waste industry and its scientific community
