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Applications Now Available for EREF Sustainable Solid Waste Management Scholarships

Deadline May 1, 2013

Raleigh, NC (February 12, 2013) - The Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF) is one of the largest sources of solid waste research funding in the U.S., allocating between $0.5 and $1 million annually in research grants and graduate level scholarships. Thus far, over 50 students have been EREF scholars, many of whom are now in key academic and professional positions across the U.S. EREF is pleased to announce that scholarship applications for the 2013-2014 academic year are now available. The application deadline is May 1, 2013. EREF will begin accepting applications on April 1, 2013 and continue receiving applications through the deadline date of May 1, 2013.

Applications will be considered from those who:

will be this year or are now a full-time master's student, doctoral student or post-doctoral researcher, and

have a clearly demonstrated interest in solid waste management research.

Scholarships recognize graduate students pursuing excellence in solid waste management research and education. Recipients are chosen based on credentials and potential contributions to the solid waste industry and its scientific community.

Awards are based on:

• Academic performance
• Professional experience
• Relevance of one's work to the advancement of solid waste management science
• Potential for success

Award amounts consider the cost of tuition at the recipient's institution and any other funds received. Full scholarships may not be awarded to students who will be receiving full-tuition scholarships from other sources (excluding direct university assistance such as tuition remission, or assistantship income) but may still be considered for partial awards.

Doctoral and post-doctoral scholarships are awarded up to a maximum of $12,000 per year and paid monthly. Doctoral/post-doctoral scholarships are renewable each year to a maximum of three years from the initial award date. Master's scholarships are awarded up to a maximum of $5,000 per year and renewable each year to a maximum of two years from the initial award date. Scholarship renewal is dependent upon satisfactory progress as determined by the student's academic advisor.

All qualified candidates will be considered for scholarships without regard to race, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, or disability. Applications from students outside the United States or studying abroad will receive equal consideration. Award decisions by the Environmental Research and Education Foundation and its directors are final and not subject to appeal.

More information on EREF's scholarships, as well as a scholarship application, can be found at http://erefdn.org/index.php/scholarships/index. The deadline is May 1, 2013. Please send an e-mail to scholarships@erefdn.org or call 919.861.6876 with any questions.