
The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is pleased to introduce the Harvey W. Gershman Scholarship for students interested in a career in solid waste or resource management.
To be eligible to apply for the Gershman Scholarship, worth $5,000 US, you must be:
• Enrolled full-time in college or university for the period of time the scholarship will be used. Priority is given to students currently enrolled at Northeastern University in Boston, MA, but students from any school are eligible.
• Entering your junior or senior year of undergraduate studies—year determined by credits earned.
• Pursuing a degree in studies applicable to the field of solid waste or resource management and intending to seek employment in the field.
To support your future career goals and to introduce you to SWANA, we encourage you to join as student member (free to all full-time, enrolled students) by visiting: SWANA.org/community/membership/student-membership.
Gershman Scholarship applications must be received by SWANA’s Staff at membership@swana.org no later than May 1, 2025. Awards will be announced during summer 2025.
More details at: https://swana.org/community/awards-scholarships/scholarships