SWANA Pacific Chapter Scholarship
Direct application
Eligibility
About this scholarship
British Columbia and Yukon post-secondary students who have completed at least one year in environmental management or a related program, and are registered full-time at a recognized institution in B.C. or the Yukon, are eligible for SWANA Pacific Chapter Stuart Somerville Memorial Scholarships of $1,500. Preference may be given to SWANA members or their immediate relatives. Prior-year recipients are not eligible the following year but may reapply after two years.
Apply with the chapter application form, a written submission of 500 words or less, transcript, faculty reference letter, and proof of registration. Selection considers intended studies related to solid waste management, academics, school and community involvement, related extracurricular work, the written submission, and references.
Sponsored by Ecowaste Industries Ltd. in memory of Stuart Somerville, a longtime SWANA Pacific Chapter leader.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Completed chapter application form
- Written submission of 500 words or less
- Transcript or copy of last year's statement of marks
- Faculty reference letter
- Proof of registration for the Fall or Winter 2025–2026 session
- Completed application form
- Transcript or copy of last year's statement of marks
- Reference letter from a faculty member
- Proof of registration for Fall or Winter session 2025-2026
- Must be registered in a full course of studies in environmental management or a related program at a recognized post-secondary institution in British Columbia or the Yukon
- Must have completed at least one year of post-secondary studies
- Selection considers intended solid-waste-management-related studies, academics, school and community involvement, related extracurricular work, written submission, and references.