NNE CHAPTER SWANA 2017 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM

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1 NNE CHAPTER SWANA January 11, SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM Dear Friends, The Northern New England Chapter of SWANA (Solid Waste Association of North America) is announcing the availability of a scholarship for current undergraduates, graduate students, or high school seniors who have been accepted into an undergraduate program committed to a degree closely tied to Solid Waste Management, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related field of study. The award is offered in remembrance of Steve Parker, a founding member of the SWANA Northern New England Chapter and long-term member of International Board of Directors. The scholarship is for $ and is limited to students from Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Applicants do not have to be SWANA members; however, if the applicant has identified a SWANA family member (parent, grand-parent etc.) their application may be submitted for consideration for additional scholarship funding from the International Board of SWANA for up to $5, Please mail completed application to Kevin ecomaine, 64 Blueberry Road, Portland ME Completed applications must be returned no later than March 8, For questions you may contact Kevin Roche or Denise or mungen@ecomaine.org. A copy of the application can be found on our website at Please help us get the word out about this opportunity by forwarding it to anyone you feel might be interest. Sincerely, Kevin H. Roche NNE Chapter President, SWANA

2 NNE CHAPTER of SWANA 2017 STEVE PARKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Due date is March 8, 2017 at the address below. 1. Applicant s Full Name 2. Applicant s address, telephone and address 3. Name, address, telephone and address of SWANA Member sponsor (optional) 4. Sponsor s relationship to candidate 5. SWANA Chapter affiliation of sponsor: 6. College or High school name, address, telephone and address for Faculty Advisor 7. Please have a complete transcript, SAT/ACT/Achievement Test scores and a copy of your college/university acceptance mailed to your Chapter Scholarship Chair. 8. Current Grade Point Average SAT/ACT scores 9. Achievement Test Scores 10. What college/university do you plan to attend? 11. What major are you considering at this time? 12. Please attach a one-page discussion of your views on solid waste management: what it is, who participates, what are the current issues facing the profession, and your thoughts on its future direction. Include in your discussion any experiences you ve had relating to the industry. 13. Please submit a short statement of your financial needs, listing any other scholarships or educational funding awarded to date for the coming year in context with estimated tuition and related expenses.

3 Please return this application, your letter and at least two recommendations and the supplemental information on your awards & achievements by March 8, 2017 to: Northern New England Chapter, SWANA Mr. Kevin Roche, Scholarship Committee ecomaine 64 Blueberry Road Portland, Maine Signature of Applicant Date: Signature of Sponsor Date: Time Line: Steve Parker Memorial Scholarship January 3, 2017 Announcement of NNE Chapter Scholarship (Steve Parker Memorial Scholarship) March 8, 2017 Application Deadline March 15, 2017 Scholarship Committee Review April 1, 2017 Announcement of Winner April 15, 2017 Scholarship Committee Review & Prep for Submission to International Committee June 1, Deadline for submission to Chapter candidates for review SWANA - International Eligible Candidates: May 1, Deadline for submission of application materials to Chapter Scholarship Committees June 1, Deadline for submission of Chapter candidates for review by International Committee June/July - International Scholarship Committee meets to select winners July/August - Announcement of International Scholarship winners

4 NNE CHAPTER of SWANA STEVE PARKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Documentation of Academic Achievement Awards and Honors Please include name of award, date of award and the name/phone # of award official or advisor. Award Date of Award Name/phone of Official/Advisor I, verify that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge. This form may be copies if more space is needed.

5 SWANA STEVE PARKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Documentation of Citizenship Qualifications (Student organizations, volunteer organizations, High School ROTC and Military) Please include name of activity, date of involvement and the name/phone # of coordinator. Activity Dates Name/phone of Coordinator I, verify that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge. This form may be copies if more space is needed.

6 SWANA STEVE PARKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Documentation of Extracurricular Activities Qualifications (athletics, music, debate, yearbook, student paper, employment, etc.) Please include name of activity, dates involved and the name/phone # of coordinator/employer. Activity Dates Name/phone of Coordinator/Employer I, verify that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge. This form may be copies if more space is needed.