Scholarship Information
NYSASWM Christiansen-Roller-White Founders' Scholarship Program

The New York State Association for Solid Waste Management (NYSASWM) Board of Directors
recently voted to name its annual scholarship program after the three founders of  the
organization.  The Scholarship will henceforth be called the
Christiansen-Roller-White Founders' Scholarship in honor of Howard Christiansen,
Robert H. Roller, and William White.  

These three men who ran solid waste systems in what now is designated as NYSASWM's
Western region were instrumental in starting the organization that has become 400-plus
members strong  since its inception in 1975.  

NYSASWM is an organization which strives for proper solid waste management by utilizing the
hierarchy of reduction, reuse, recycling, energy recovery and  engineered landfilling.  An
important part of the Association’s mission is to promote the education of the next generation  
of New York’s solid waste managers.  Therefore, the  Association is proud to sponsor this
scholarship  program.

This 2008 scholarship  program is open full-time college students entering their sophomore,
junior or senior  year and full-time students entering or in graduate  school.  Eligible
candidates should be pursuing a degree in environmental science, planning, engineering or
other  suitable major related to the field of solid waste management at a New York College or
University.  Three scholarships - up to $5,000 each, will be awarded to selected  candidates.  
Preference will be given to  children of NYSASWM members.

How to Apply

Applications should include the following information:

Completed application form.
Unofficial copy of school transcript.
Please print off the Application below.
2006 Scholarship Winners

Three applicants were chosen for awards in the sixth round of NYSASWM’s
Christiansen-Roller-White Founders’ Scholarship. On March 1, 2006 the N.Y.
S.A.S.W.M. Board of Directors approved the following winners for the 2006
Scholarship Program:


Katherine Gifford $2,000.00 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Civil Engineering

Tiffany Dowen $1,500.00 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Environmental Engineering

Kara Oberg $1,000.00 Ithaca College Environmental Studies

The funding is a way to help the next generation of solid waste managers.  A total of $4,000 is available for
awards, with the maximum scholarship possible at $3,000, an increase that was recently voted on by the board.
Scholarship committee members determine the number of awards and scholarship value based on their review
of the candidates.   The NYSASWM board voted at its January 19 meeting to award the scholarships based on
the recommendation of the committee.

Eligibility guidelines are as follows:
Applicants should be graduating high school seniors who have been accepted for enrollment in a junior or four-
year college, full time college students entering their sophomore, junior or senior year or full-time students
entering or in graduate school. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in environmental science, planning,
engineering or other suitable major related to the field of solid waste management at a New York State Public or
Private College or University. Preference is given to children of NYSASWM members.
NYSASWM 2007 Scholarship Application



How to  Apply

Applications should include the following information:

Completed application form.    Unofficial  copy of school transcript.Please print off the Application below.


  NYSASWM 2008 Scholarship Application





1. Name  _________________________________________________________________________________

2.  Permanent Address  ______________________________________________________________________

3.  Mailing Address  __________________________________________________________________________

4.  Phone number __________________  e-mail address  ____________________________________________

5.  Colleges attended, beginning with most  recent:

Name of School                   Address                     Course/Major             Dates  Attended                               Degree  Received

______________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________


6.  Work Experience

Company Name  Address  Dates  of Employment        Position  Hrs/Week

_____________________________________________________________________________________________


_____________________________________________________________________________________________


______________________________________________________________________________________________


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7.  Have your parent(s)/guardian(s) ever worked in the Solid Waste field?       ________________________________


8.  Are you a member or student member  of the NYSASWM?  ___________________________

How long?  ____________  Membership  Number _________________

Is one of your parents a member of the NYSASWM?    

How long?  ____________  Membership  Number _________________

Parents Business Address  
__________________________________________________________

9.  Attach a typed statement (100 words or less) describing your      extracurricular activities, scholarships,   societies, sports,
tutoring of  other students, social welfare work, and    other similar volunteer  activities,   including any part-time work
experience with what type of work  and how many  hours per week.  Include  any honors received in any of the  above
mentioned categories.  Include any  course work or experience  in  the solid waste field (if any).  Also, briefly state your
financial need    -  tuition expenses, other scholarships and loans.

10. Attach a typed statement (approximately  250 words) describing the element in your college or  university courses or
contacts with the solid waste management field which  have led you to consider a career in environmental science,
engineering or  the solid waste field.  Give reasons why you feel that you are capable  of  contributing to the advancements of
the filed in which you are interested.   

11.  Attach a copy of your  scholastic record (unofficial College transcript).


12.  Submit at least two letters of reference from  a faculty member at your school.


13  Signature____________________________________________  Date  __________________________________


COMPLETED APPLICATIONS  MUST BE POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE February 1,  2008.  
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SENT  TO:  
NYSASWM, DIRECTOR CENTRAL 1,
JAMES ZECCA,
MADISON COUNTY  DEPARTMENT OF SOLID WASTE
BOX 27, BUYEA RD.
WAMPSVILLE, NY  13163
Tel.  315-361-8408
E-mail: madcosw@gpconnect.net
New York State Association
for Solid Waste Management