| 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 2009 scholarship program is open to 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. 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. |
| 2008 Scholarship Winners |
The NYSASWM Board awarded $15,000 in Christiansen-Roller-White Founders’ Scholarship funds to seven applicants, at its May 4 meeting. Those receiving $3,000 scholarships each are: Mason Baziw and Anna L. Wilson – both from the Rochester Institute of Technology, studying Environmental Health & Safety Management; Kara Oberg of Ithaca College, studying Environmental Science Jonathan Forward, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), studying Civil & Environmental Engineering. Three students were awarded $1,000 each. They are: Robert J. Viola, Jr. of Columbia University, studying Urban Planning; Albert J. Brooks, Jr., of RPI, studying Civil & Environmental Engineering and Isabella Richard of RIT, studying Environmental Management Since the inception of the scholarship in 2000, NYSASWM has given $38,000 in scholarships to 21 students. The intent is to further the education of the next generation of solid waste managers who are studying in the fields of 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. The application is available below. |
Applications should include the following information:
Completed application form. Unofficial copy of school transcript. Please print off the Application below.
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
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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
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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, 2009.
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
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| 2009 Scholarship Application |