Calling all City of Whittier high school seniors! 

Are you headed to college in the fall? Write a short essay for your chance to win! 

The Social Services scholarship program is sponsored by Whittier's waste management providers, Athens Services and Republic Services. Winners from each service area will be selected. 

Essay Topic: 

Pretend you are the new Director of Sustainability for the City of Whittier, and it is your job to educate 88,000 residents on how to use a new composting food waste container. Identify your plan to increase the use of the new food waste container and describe your marketing plan, goals, and measures of success. 

Eligibility: 

• Must be a high school senior
• Must live within Incorporated Whittier City limits 

Submission Guidelines:

• Submit one essay and a self portrait 
• Essay must follow MLA formatting 

Application deadline: 3:00pm Friday, March 17th, 2023

Click here to view submission guidelines and to submit your essay.

Questions about this scholarship opportunity? Call 562-567-9400.