Scholarship Opportunities
SWANA NJ is pleased to announce that the application period for the Grant H. Flint Scholarship Awards Program, the Robert P. Stearns/SCS Engineers Scholarship, and the Harvey W. Gershman Scholarship is now open. This is an excellent opportunity to get some financial assistance for your family’s college education.
The award categories, and links to the applications, are listed below. Please email all applications and send your questions to [email protected].
Scholarship applications are due May 4, 2026.
Grant H. Flint Scholarship Awards Program
To be eligible for one of NJ SWANA’s scholarships for high school seniors, you must:
• Be a graduating high school senior or have an equivalent level of education
• Be the natural, adopted, or stepchild or grandchild of a SWANA member (in good standing as of May 1 of the application year) who will act as your Sponsor
• Be accepted for enrollment in a two or four-year college or university in any program of study
Download the 2026 SWANA NJ Grant H. Flint Scholarship Application
The Robert P. Stearns/SCS Engineers Scholarship Award
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION: Full-time students who are entering or are in graduate school pursuing a degree in environmental science, engineering or other suitable major related to the field of solid waste management. Eligible candidates must be sons, daughters, grandsons or granddaughters of a SWANA Member (sponsor) in good standing as of May 1st or SWANA Student Members in good standing.
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: One award of $5,000
Harvey W. Gershman Scholarship
Named for a co-founder and owner of Gershman, Brickner, & Bratton, Inc., (GBB), this scholarship is awarded to full-time university students pursuing a degree in studies applicable to the field of solid waste or resource management and intending to seek employment in the industry.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION: Students from Northeastern University are particularly encouraged to apply, but all Category II scholarship applicants may also be considered for this prestigious award.
Category II: Currently enrolled full-time college or university students who are entering their junior or senior undergraduate year and pursuing a degree in environmental science, engineering, or other suitable major related to the field of solid waste management. To be eligible, candidates must be the children or grandchildren of a SWANA Member (sponsor) in good standing as of May 1st of the current calendar year or SWANA Student Members in good standing.
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: The new scholarship of $5,000 a year is funded by a generous donation from Harvey Gershman. SWANA will manage the scholarship as part of its annual Grant H. Flint International Scholarship program.
Please email all applications and send your questions to: [email protected]
Visit the SWANA NJ National Website for more information.
Did you know? Full-time students can become SWANA members for free! Students who join SWANA can network with professionals in the solid waste industry and have access to resources to help start their career. Click here to learn more.