May 15th – 18th, 2022
Semiahmoo Resort, Blaine WA

Student/AmeriCorps/Emerging Professional
Scholarships Available for the
2022 WSRA Conference

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About WSRA

The Washington State Recycling Association (WSRA) provides leadership and education that fosters the expansion, diversity, and economic vitality of recycling in support of sustainable resource management.

One of the oldest and strongest state recycling organizations in the country, WSRA leads the state recycling industry through networking, public education, legislative review, and professional development.

Students/AmeriCorps/Emerging Professionals Invited to Apply for Scholarship

WSRA welcomes higher education students, AmeriCorps volunteers, and emerging professionals working for non-profits associated with the recycling/waste reduction industry to attend our Annual Conference and Trade Show, May 15-18, 2022. The conference will be held at the beautiful Semiahmoo Resort in Blaine, WA. Undergraduate or graduate students age 18 or older who are currently enrolled in college, university, or trade school, or recently graduated (fall/winter of 2021) are encouraged to apply for scholarships to attend the conference as student guests as well as graduates fulfilling AmeriCorps service or who are professionals new to the industry working in the non-profit sector.

Scholarships include full registration which includes all educational sessions, hotel accommodations, workshops, and networking events. Recipients will also be mentored during the conference by a WSRA board member and receive a one-year individual membership to the WSRA in exchange for active engagement in one of the organization’s committees.

How to apply: Fill out the application form below or download the application here and submit to: recycle@wsra.net.

Deadline: Please submit the application by 11:59PM PST, April 1, 2022

Questions: Contact WSRA at 253.525.5145 or recycle@wsra.net.

Student Guest Scholarship Application

Name

First Last

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone

Institution of Higher Learning/Current volunteer position/Affiliated non-profit organization:

Field of Study/Work:

Anticipated graduation date (if a student):

ESSAY (limit 300 words): Please describe how your studies, work, and personal efforts in recycling, waste prevention, and/or zero waste living contribute to the mission of WSRA. How do you expect to contribute to this mission in the future? Please include your reasons for wanting to attend the 2022 WSRA Annual Conference and how you hope to be an active member the remainder of the year. WSRA Mission Statement: To provide leadership and education that fosters the expansion, diversity, and economic vitality of recycling in support of sustainable resource management.