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Student Scholarships Available for WSRA’s 2015 Conference
Applications Due Monday, March 23, 2015
Tukwila, WA, February 18, 2015 – The Washington State Recycling Association (WSRA), a 501(c)6 nonprofit trade association committed to recycling education and promotion in Washington State, welcomes college students to apply for a scholarship to attend their Annual Conference and Trade Show<http://www.wsra.net/?page=Conf_2015>, May 17-20, 2015 at The Davenport Hotel in Spokane, WA.
WSRA’s Annual Conference and Trade Show draws over 300 recycling and waste prevention industry professionals from around the country. A showcase for the latest recycling, re-use, and waste reduction programs and technology, the conference will feature leading-edge educational sessions, local and national experts and speakers, facility tours, valuable networking opportunities, and an awards program to celebrate the achievements of Washington’s recycling businesses and leaders.
WSRA encourages applications from undergraduate and graduate students age 18 or older who are currently enrolled in college, university, or trade school, or graduated within 15 months of the conference (February 2014-May 2015). Scholarships include full registration, entitling students to attend educational sessions, workshops, exhibits, tours of recycling facilities, social events, meals and the WSRA Annual Awards Banquet. The scholarship also includes three nights’ lodging at the conference hotel.
To apply for a scholarship, submit the electronic application found at www.wsra.net<http://www.wsra.net/>, including an essay describing how your efforts in recycling and waste prevention have contributed to the mission of WSRA, and/or how you expect to contribute to this mission in the future. Click here for the application<http://www.wsra.net/?page=Conf_Student_Guests>. The deadline for applications is Monday, March 23, 2015 by 5:00pm.
WSRA would like to thank its Education Committee volunteers and generous scholarship sponsors for making this program possible. These scholarships provide an outstanding opportunity for future leaders in the industry to network with leading industry professionals, expand their knowledge of recycling and waste reduction, and prepare themselves for a career in a rewarding and innovative field.
Please contact the WSRA office at 206.244.0311 or email recycle@wsra.net<mailto:recycle@wsra.net> regarding any questions about the application process.
Colleen Minion
Education and Outreach Specialist II
Thurston County Solid Waste
9605 Tilley Rd. S, Ste B
Olympia, WA 98512
Phone: (360) 867-2280
Fax: (360) 754-4682
minionc@co.thurston.wa.us