Scholarship Programs
| 2007-2008 | Brandon Reno, Brian Shedden, and Jeff Woodbridge |
| 2006-2007 | Alexandra Dunn, Justin Woodbridge, Alison Abernethy, Laura Pelser, Leanna Pelser |
| 2005-2006 | Justin Woodbridge & Brian Shedden |
| 2004-2005 | Tessa Lynn Gilton & Syvanna Lee Gilton |
| 2003-2004 | Lora A. Reiserer & Lili Anne Bowers |
| 2002-2003 | Teresa Gilton, Jennifer Shedden, Heather Rose |
| 2001-2002 | Corrie Pelser, Jessie Dickinson & Erika Ruggles |
| 2000-2001 | Erick McCready, Justin Huff, Eugene Gilton |
There are three scholarship programs available to the sons, daughters, grandsons, or granddaughters of Chapter members; the Charles Benson Scholarship Program, the Arnold "Duffy" Thompson Scholarship Program, and the Grant H. Flint International Scholarship Awards Program. All of these programs are intended to promote educational and professional development. A separate application is required for the International Scholarship Awards Program and some of the necessary information must be requested well ahead of the application deadline (see the link below for full information).
The Charles Benson and Arnold "Duffy" Thompson Scholarship Programs
The Charles Benson Scholarship Program is named after the long-time chairman of the Monterey Regional Waste Management District, which has been a strong supporter of SWANA. The Arnold "Duffy" Thompson Scholarship Program honors the man who dedicated countless hours to supporting the Gold Rush Chapter at numerous regional and national SWANA events. Both programs are administered by the Gold Rush Chapter and are open to the children and grandchildren (including adopted children and stepchildren) of a Member (Sponsor) in good standing of the Gold Rush Chapter. Additionally, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:
- Graduating high school senior or graduate equivalent certified candidate who has been accepted for full-time enrollment in a junior college, four-year college, or university.
- Currently enrolled full-time college or university student
- Full-time student entering or in graduate school
The maximum individual award is $1,000 for the Charles Benson Scholarship Program. If three qualified applications are received, the chapter can award up to $500 to each applicant. The maximum individual award is $1,000 for the Arnold "Duffy" Thompson Scholarship Program. If two qualified applications are received, the chapter can award up to $500 to each applicant.
APPLICATION
In order to be considered for a scholarship, applicants must submit a completed Chapter application by May 1, 2008 to the Chair of the California Gold Rush Chapter Scholarship Committee, James Moore, SCS Field Services, 4707 Greenleaf Circle, Suit F, Modesto, CA 95356, Phone: (209) 545-8490, Fax: (209) 545-8391, jmoore@scsfieldservices.com.
Financial information submitted with application will be treated as confidential.
The Grant H. Flint International Scholarship Awards Program
The Grant H. Flint International Scholarship Awards Program is administered by SWANA International and is named for the individual in southern California who was one of the driving forces in the formation of SWANA. The Grant H. Flint International Scholarship Awards Program is open to sons, daughters, grandsons, or granddaughters of a Member (Sponsor) in good standing. There are three award categories:
- Category I - Graduating high school seniors or graduate equivalent certified candidates who have been accepted for enrollment in a junior college, a four-year college, or a university program. (Up to 3 awards to be awarded)
- Category II - Currently enrolled full-time college or university students who are entering their junior or senior undergraduate year and pursuing a degree in environmental science, engineering, or other suitable major related to the field of solid waste management. (1 award)
- The Robert P. Stearns/SCS Engineers Award and the Veolia ES Waste-to-Energy/Terrence L. Guest Memorial Award - Full-time students who are entering or are in graduate school pursuing a degree in environmental science, engineering, or other suitable major related to the field of solid waste management. (1 award in each name).
Award amounts for the first two categories are $2,000. For the third category, the award amounts are $5,000 and $3,000 respectively.
Additional information and applications can be obtained at:
http://www.swana.org/pdf/NEW%20Application%2008.pdf
Applications should be submitted by May 1, 2008 to the Chair of the California Gold Rush Chapter Scholarship Committee, James Moore, SCS Field Services, 4707 Greenleaf Circle, Suit F, Modesto, CA 95356, Phone: (209) 545-8490, Fax: (209) 545-8391, jmoore@scsfieldservices.com.
Financial information submitted with application will be treated as confidential.
If there are any questions regarding eligibility or application requirements for any of the above programs, contact the Chair of the California Gold Rush Chapter Scholarship Committee, at the contact information shown above.