Scholarship

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 its own 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:

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 reduction of raw material use 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 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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by Sarah Overstreetpublished April 14, 2021

Scholarship Contest Topic Announced for Fall 2021 Semester

Sharps Compliance announced the essay topic for its scholarship contest for the Fall 2021 semester. Sharps’ semi-annual contest awards $1,500, $1,000, and $750 scholarships to first, second, and third prize winners, respectively. Any student enrolled in a college or university studying a healthcare-related field may submit an essay and application to [email protected]

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by Sarah Overstreetpublished December 9, 2020

Spring 2021 Scholarship Winners Announced

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

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by Sarah Overstreetpublished November 18, 2020

Reminder: Essays for Scholarship Contest Due 11/30/20

Essays and applications for the Sharps Compliance scholarship contest are due Monday, November 30, 2020.

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