The Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF), Raleigh, North Carolina, one of the largest sources of solid waste research funding in the U.S., has announced that scholarship applications for the 2016-2017 academic year are now available. The application deadline for the $1 million allocated annually for research grants and graduate level scholarships is May 4, 2016 at 5 p.m. (EST).
Applications will be considered from those who:
Applications will be considered from those who:
- will be this year or are now a full-time master’s or doctoral student; and
- have a clearly demonstrated interest in solid waste management research. EREF defines solid waste management to pertain to municipal solid waste, construction and demolition (C&D;) waste, industrial waste (e.g., coal ash), waste-to-energy ash, among other related sectors. The foundation says this definition does not include agricultural wastes or wastewater treatment plant sludge.
EREF says its scholarships recognize graduate students pursuing excellence in solid waste management research and education. Recipients are chosen based on credentials and potential contributions to the solid waste industry and its scientific community.
Awards are based on:
Awards are based on:
- academic performance;
- professional experience;
- relevance of one’s work to the advancement of solid waste management science; and
- potential for success.
More than 50 students have been EREF scholars, many of whom are now in key academic and professional positions across the U.S., the foundation says.
Award amounts consider the cost of tuition at the recipient’s institution and any other funds received. Full scholarships may not be awarded to students who will be receiving full-tuition scholarships from other sources, excluding direct university assistance such as tuition remission or assistantship income, but may still be considered for partial awards.
Doctoral scholarships are awarded up to a minimum of $14,400 per year and paid monthly. Doctoral/post-doctoral scholarships are renewable each year to a maximum of three years from the initial award date. Master’s scholarships are awarded up to a minimum of $6,000 per year and renewable each year to a maximum of two years from the initial award date. Scholarship renewal is dependent upon satisfactory progress as determined by the student’s academic advisor.
EREF says all qualified candidates will be considered for scholarships without regard to race, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship or disability. Applications from students outside the United States or studying abroad will receive equal consideration. Award decisions by the EREF and its directors are final and not subject to appeal.
More information on EREF’s scholarships, as well as a link to the scholarship application, can be found at http://erefdn.org/index.php/scholarships/index. Questions also can be emailed to [email protected] or called in at (919) 861-6876.
Award amounts consider the cost of tuition at the recipient’s institution and any other funds received. Full scholarships may not be awarded to students who will be receiving full-tuition scholarships from other sources, excluding direct university assistance such as tuition remission or assistantship income, but may still be considered for partial awards.
Doctoral scholarships are awarded up to a minimum of $14,400 per year and paid monthly. Doctoral/post-doctoral scholarships are renewable each year to a maximum of three years from the initial award date. Master’s scholarships are awarded up to a minimum of $6,000 per year and renewable each year to a maximum of two years from the initial award date. Scholarship renewal is dependent upon satisfactory progress as determined by the student’s academic advisor.
EREF says all qualified candidates will be considered for scholarships without regard to race, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship or disability. Applications from students outside the United States or studying abroad will receive equal consideration. Award decisions by the EREF and its directors are final and not subject to appeal.
More information on EREF’s scholarships, as well as a link to the scholarship application, can be found at http://erefdn.org/index.php/scholarships/index. Questions also can be emailed to [email protected] or called in at (919) 861-6876.
