Attention SWANA Land of Lincoln Members,

On behalf of the Solid Waste Agency of North America It is our pleasure to announce to you SWANA’s 2024 student scholarship opportunities are now available.

SWANA annually offers scholarships to students in studies in fields related to solid waste management.  In 2024, SWANA will award up to $30,000 in scholarships to deserving students.  Further information on the scholarship programs, eligibility and application requirements, and application forms can be found on the SWANA website at:  

https://swana.org/community/awards-scholarships/scholarships-internships

All interested applicants must submit completed applications to the Land of Lincoln Chapter no later than May 1, 2024.  They may be submitted electronically to the Chapter’s Scholarship Chair at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by mail to:

SWANA Land of Lincoln Chapter
c/o:      Will County
Attn:    Eric Fasbender
58 E. Clinton St. Suite 100
Joliet, IL 60432

Schedule for Selection

  • May 1 — Deadline for submission of application materials to Chapter Scholarship Committee
  • June 3 — Deadline for submission of Chapter candidates to  International Scholarship Committee
  • July/August — International Scholarship winners are announced.

If you have questions, please contact our Chapter’s Scholarship Chair via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone at 815-774-4348.

 
 
***Please note that students do not need to be related to a SWANA member to apply for select scholarships however, student SWANA member is required to be eligible. Student SWANA membership is free and can be applied for at https://swana.org/Membership.aspx. 

Contact SWANA-IL

SWANA Land of Lincoln Chapter
2037 P.O. Box 2037
Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60138
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