The Theodore “Toby” Ryan Memorial Scholarship awards one $2,500 scholarship annually. The scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student who plans to major in any area of Environmental Studies or Engineering at an accredited university or college. The scholarship is renewable for a total of four years on the basis of maintaining a 3.0 GPA, remaining in an approved major at an accredited university or college, and completing a DSWA renewal form. Applications are accepted year-round; the application deadline is April 30th of each year. The chosen applicant will be notified of their award by July 1.
Eligibility Requirements:
-Must be a Delaware Resident
-Major in an Environmental Focused Major, including:
Environmental Studies
Engineering
Environmental Education
Sustainability
Environmental Science
Other related environmental fields
-Must be a senior in a Delaware high school, Homeschool or Veteran of the U.S. armed services
-Completed Essay
-Official Transcript
Essay Question:
Tell us in 500 words or less about where you envision a degree in environmental studies or engineering taking you. Specifically include any attributes or characteristics from your background that can help contribute to diversity in the field of environmental studies. (Examples include but not limited to education, socioeconomic background, gender, race, nationality, unique abilities, personal experiences, hardships, etc.)
Selection Criteria:
The entirety of the recipient’s application will be considered but the recipient should possess a passionate interest in environmental issues with an emphasis on diversity impacts.
Deadline
All applications and supporting materials must be received by Delaware Solid Waste Authority at either the email address or mailing address listed below no later than April 30th. Word and/or PDF files sent by email will be accepted by the due date.
Theodore “Toby” Ryan Memorial Scholarship
The Theodore “Toby” Ryan Memorial Scholarship awards one $2,500 scholarship annually. The scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student who plans to major in any area of Environmental Studies or Engineering at an accredited university or college. The scholarship is renewable for a total of four years on the basis of maintaining a 3.0 GPA, remaining in an approved major at an accredited university or college, and completing a DSWA renewal form. Applications are accepted year-round; the application deadline is April 30th of each year. The chosen applicant will be notified of their award by July 1.
Eligibility Requirements:
-Must be a Delaware Resident
-Major in an Environmental Focused Major, including:
Environmental Studies
Engineering
Environmental Education
Sustainability
Environmental Science
Other related environmental fields
-Must be a senior in a Delaware high school, Homeschool or Veteran of the U.S. armed services
-Completed Essay
-Official Transcript
Essay Question:
Tell us in 500 words or less about where you envision a degree in environmental studies or engineering taking you. Specifically include any attributes or characteristics from your background that can help contribute to diversity in the field of environmental studies. (Examples include but not limited to education, socioeconomic background, gender, race, nationality, unique abilities, personal experiences, hardships, etc.)
Selection Criteria:
The entirety of the recipient’s application will be considered but the recipient should possess a passionate interest in environmental issues with an emphasis on diversity impacts.
Deadline
All applications and supporting materials must be received by Delaware Solid Waste Authority at either the email address or mailing address listed below no later than April 30th. Word and/or PDF files sent by email will be accepted by the due date.