Scholarships
Grant H. Flint International Scholarship Program
Completed applications must be received by the Chapter no later than May 1st of the current calendar year.
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 9
Applications must be completed online, and applicants will need a Gmail account to log in. Gmail accounts are free to create.
For questions, please contact Chanda Martino at Chanda@keystoneswana.org.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Category I: Graduating high school seniors or graduate equivalent certified candidates who have been accepted for enrollment in a junior college, a four-year college, or a university (any program). To be eligible, candidates must be the children or grandchildren of a SWANA Member (sponsor) in good standing as of May 1st of the current calendar year.
Category II: Currently enrolled full-time college or university students who are entering their junior or senior undergraduate year and pursuing a degree in environmental science, engineering, or other suitable major related to the field of solid waste management. To be eligible, candidates must be the children or grandchildren of a SWANA Member (sponsor) in good standing as of May 1st of the current calendar year or SWANA Student Members in good standing.
Harvey W. Gershman Scholarship
Named for a co-founder and owner of Gershman, Brickner, & Bratton, Inc., (GBB), this scholarship is awarded to full-time university students pursuing a degree in studies applicable to the field of solid waste or resource management and intending to seek employment in the industry.
Criteria for selection
Students from Northeastern University are particularly encouraged to apply, but all Category II scholarship applicants may also be considered for this prestigious award.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS!
Click on the links to read each applicant’s essay
Category I
Matthew Casey
Matthew is studying Biomedical Engineering at Messiah University. He was sponsored by his father, Andrew Casey, of Eagle Disposals of PA. Matthew’s essay
Chloe Moser
Chloe is studying Biology/Premedical Studies at Lebanon Valley College. She was sponsored by her father, David Moser, of Delaware County Solid Waste Authority. Chloe’s essay
Ryann Pope
Chloe is studying Early Childhood Education and Environmental Science at Juniata College. She was sponsored by her mother, Katrina Pope, of Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority. Ryann’s essay
Hayden Wigle
Hayden is studying Geobiology at Penn State University Park. He was sponsored by his father, Shawn Wigle, of the City of Pittsburgh. Hayden’s essay
Category II
Luke Moser
Luke is studying Civil Engineering at York College of Pennsylvania. He was sponsored by his father, David Moser of Delaware County Solid Waste Authority. Luke’s essay
Nicholas Wigle
Nicholas is studying Environmental Resource Management at Penn State University. He was sponsored by his father, Shawn Wigle, of the City of Pittsburgh. Nicholas’s essay
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