• Residents of New York attending college in any state
• Preference for relatives of SWANA New York State Chapter members
• High school seniors accepted at a college or university
• Sophomore students majoring in solid waste management
• Junior or senior students in science, engineering, public policy, or environmental fields
• Graduate students in relevant fields

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

• This program is open to residents of New York attending college in any state; preference is given to relatives of members of the SWANA New York State Chapter.
• Applicants must be 1) high school seniors who have been accepted at a 2- or 4-year college or university to major in any field; 2) students entering their sophomore year with a major focused on the management of solid waste;….
• Selection is based on the overall achievements of the applicants, not solely on academic performance.