The Robert P. Stearns/SCS Engineers Scholarship (worth up to $5,000) is awarded to applicants who are full-time students entering or already in graduate school for the period of time the scholarship will be used pursuing a degree in environmental science, environmental studies, engineering or other major applicable to the field of solid waste or resource management. Students must also be a member of SWANA. Student membership in SWANA is free to full-time students and they can join by visiting the SWANA website. 

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Scholarship applications are due to the Sierra Chapter Scholarship Committee Chair by May 2 each year. Sierra Chapter reviews all applications and may nominate one applicant for a SWANA International Scholarship. Applications are typically due to SWANA by June 3 of each year. The application for this scholarship must be submitted on SWANA’s application form. SWANA’s awards are announced between August 1 and 15 each year. Check SWANA's webpage for more information.