Scholarship Application

The National Recycling Coalition is pleased to support 3 Austin area students in their environmental studies!

Since 1994, the Murray J. Fox Scholarship Trust Fund has awarded nearly $85,000 in scholarships to more than 50 college students who planned to study in fields related to recycling and waste prevention.

This year, the NRC is awarding 3 scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each. Recipients will also recieve complementary admission to the Resource Recycling Conference (an excellent networking opportunity) as well as a one-year membership to the Coalition. Scholars will be selected based on the following criteria:

1. You attend an Austin, TX area college or university
   
2. Your program of study is environmental science/studies or equivalent
3. Meritorious academic achievement
   
4. You have interest in the recycling field
5. You are available to attend NRC's annual members meeting on Monday, August 27 and Tuesday, August 28 at the Hilton Austin to be recognized for your achievements
   
   

Applications must be submitted by Friday, August 3. Winners will be announced on Friday, August 17.

Submit questions to Lisa Ruggero at Lisa@NRCrecycles.org

Ready to apply? Complete the form below.

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• First Name
• Last Name
• College/University
• Program of Study
• Cumulative Grade Point Average
• Local Address
• City
• State
• Zip Code
• Phone Number
• Email Address
• Please provide a short essay (in PDF form, not to exceed 1000 words) describing your interest in recycling and sustainable materials management. SAVE FILE AS YOUR LAST NAME.