E-waste Scholarship Grant

E-waste Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Digital Responsibility
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: March 13, 2026

Summary

The E-waste Scholarship aims to raise awareness about the growing issue of electronic waste, which generates 20 to 50 million tons globally each year. With significant environmental impacts, including the leaching of toxic metals into groundwater, this scholarship encourages students to explore solutions for reducing e-waste. Open to high school and college students, it promotes education on recycling and responsible technology use, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Overview

Each year there are 20 to 50 million tons of e-waste discarded in the world. E-waste contains toxic materials, including heavy metals, that can easily seep into the ground and ultimately get into groundwater supplies. According to the EPA, recycling e-waste allows more than 100 million pounds of materials to be reused annually. The purpose of this scholarship is to help you understand the impact of e-waste and what can be done to reduce e-waste. For more information about the, please refer to these articles.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. You must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Home schooled students are also eligible.You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.