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Scholarships

The Louisiana Section of the Air & Waste Management Association is searching for candidates for up to two or more $1000 or more cash scholarship awards. The award also includes a one year student membership in the Air & Waste Management Association.

Applications for the 2010 award are due by Friday, March 26, 2010 at 5PM.

Eligibility

Individuals must meet the following minimum requirements to be eligible for award consideration:

  1. Must be a full time student attending a college or university located within the geographical region of the section (Louisiana and the Sabine River Region of Eastern Texas).
  2. Must be at least a Junior (undergraduate) and no higher than a Master’s level graduate student during the year of the scholarship award.
  3. Must have at least two semesters (or three quarters) of schooling remaining at the time of the award.
  4. Must be pursuing a bachelors or masters degree with the major in engineering, physical or natural science, or public health. (Note: Those pursuing a degree in computer science are not eligible.)
  5. Must show through course work, projects, personal interest, etc., a desire to promote air pollution control and/or solid or hazardous waste management.
  6. Must have at least an overall “B” average (3.00 or higher on a scale of 4.00) including all coursework through the last completed semester.
  7. Must be interviewed by Louisiana Section representatives. The interview will be scheduled by the Section after the application deadline.
  8. The successful applicant should attend the meeting in May to receive the scholarship award.

Application

Application materials must be received by 5:00 pm on Friday, March 26, 2010 to be considered. Only complete applications received on or before the deadline will be considered. Facsimile transmittals are not acceptable. The following should be submitted:

  • Section 1: General Application Information Sheet Complete the attached general application information sheet.
  • Section 2: Resume - Enclose a one to two page resume emphasizing career interests and goals.
  • Section 3: Interest and Award Statement Provide a one to two page statement of your interest in the environmental field. Describe how the award will be applied.
  • Section 4: Transcript Supply a current official copy of your college transcript.
  • Section 5: Recommendation Supply a letter of recommendation from your major professor or department head which should be returned to you in a sealed envelope. The envelope should be signed across the seal by the person submitting the recommendation.
  • Section 6: Current Financial Awards Provide a list of all financial awards, including their amounts and basis for selection (need or merit), currently being received or expected to be received. The amount of tuition for a full year of school should also be included.

Selection Process

Awards will be made on the basis of academic record, plan of study, career goals, recommendations, and financial status without consideration of sex, race, national origin, age, or physical disability. The Scholarship Awards Committee reviews all applications received and its decision is final. Announcement of the scholarship awards will be made in May.

Mailing Instructions

  1. Attach the sealed envelope with the Letter of Recommendation to your packet.
  2. Send the completed package to:
    • Louisiana Section Scholarship Award
    • c/o Karen J. Blakemore
    • Phelps Dunbar, LLP
    • 445 North Blvd., Suite 501
    • Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4412

  • OR

  • karen.blakemore@phelps.com

  1. If you would like a written confirmation that your complete package was received on time, please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope.