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_2016> May 15-18, 2016 at the Wenatchee Convention Center in Wenatchee, 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 2015-May 2016). 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. Three nights’ lodging in the host hotel will be provided. In addition to attending Conference, scholarship recipients will receive free registration to all 2016 Washington Recycles Every Day (WRED) events organized by WSRA and held around the state and WSRA communications. To apply for a scholarship, submit the electronic application found at 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. The deadline for applications is Monday, February 29 by midnight.
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.
Call (206) 244-0311 or e-mail [email protected] regarding any questions about the application process.
For more information, visit www.wsra.net.