Sharps Compliance College Scholarship Program Updates

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Sharps Compliance College Scholarship Program Updates

Sharps Compliance believes in education and supporting the youth of the country as they pursue careers in the healthcare industry. We understand the financial challenges they face. Through our essay scholarship program, we award three winners twice a year (Spring and Fall) as our contribution to helping students with college expenses.

Each scholarship competition has an essay topic that encourages students to dig deep and research critical issues in the field of medical waste handling and disposal. They represent the next generation of healthcare workers who will be on the front lines helping to protect patients, the public, and the environment from improper waste and medication disposal. We believe that these topics encourage students to look more closely at hazardous waste disposal and take the issue seriously.

Recent essay topics include:

Describe the material wastes that manifest from different forms of COVID-19 testing and outline strategies to manage these wastes in a safe, compliant way.
Discuss how the COVID pandemic is affecting the long-term care industry and explore strategies that help facilities create consistent, simple, and compliant waste segregation methods.
Discuss how healthcare organizations can help increase the amount of clean, renewable energy generated when medical waste is converted into clean electrical power.
Explain why the recent EPA rule that “eliminates the intentional sewering of Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals (HWP)” is so important to the effort to keep pharmaceutical waste out of the water supply.
Describe how the recycling of single-use medical devices can contribute to healthier communities through reduced pollution and raw material used in manufacturing.

The articles below tell more about the program, announce past winners, and explain what you need to do to apply.

by Sarah Overstreetpublished December 9, 2021

Spring 2022 Scholarship Winners Announced

Sharps Compliance has announced the winners for its scholarship contest, which it holds twice a year. College students can submit an essay and application for a chance to win a $1,500, $1,000, or $750 scholarship. The Spring 2022 winners are below:
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by Sarah Overstreetpublished November 17, 2021

Reminder: Scholarship Essays Due Soon

The deadline for Sharps Compliance’s scholarship contest is fast approaching! Essays and applications must be submitted by Monday, November 29.
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by Sarah Overstreetpublished October 20, 2021

Sharps Compliance Announces Scholarship Contest for Spring Semester

Sharps Compliance announced the essay topic for its semi-annual scholarship contest. Each semester Sharps awards three students scholarships for $1,500, $1,000, and $750. To qualify, participants must be studying healthcare at an accredited college or university and submit an essay and application.
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by Sarah Overstreetpublished June 23, 2021

Scholarship Winners Announced for Fall 2021 Contest

Sharps Compliance has announced the winners for its semi-annual Fall 20201 scholarship contest. Congratulations!

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by Sarah Overstreetpublished May 26, 2021

Apply Now: Scholarship Essays and Apps Due May 31

The deadline for Sharps Compliance’s scholarship contest is quickly approaching. College students studying a healthcare-related field at a college or university are eligible to enter. On June 22, Sharps will announce the winners for $1,500, $1,000, and $750 scholarships.

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