The Robert P. Stearns/SCS Engineers Scholarship (worth up to $5,000) is awarded to applicants who are full-time students entering or already in graduate school for the period of time the scholarship will be used pursuing a degree in environmental science, environmental studies, engineering or other major applicable to the field of solid waste or resource management. Students must also be a member of SWANA. Student membership in SWANA is free to full-time students and they can join by visiting the SWANA website. 

Do you know a very deserving and hard-working student who wants to make a difference and needs some help with college tuition!? Tell them about SWANA today!

Scholarship applications for 2024 are due to the Sierra Chapter Scholarship Committee Chair (Dawyne Balch at Dawyneb@cityofclovis.com) by May 1. Sierra Chapter will review all applications and may nominate one applicant for a SWANA International Scholarship. Applications are due to SWANA by June 3. The application for this scholarship must be submitted on SWANA’s application form. SWANA’s awards will be announced over the summer. Check SWANA's webpage for more information.