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Calling all City of Whittier high school seniors!
We have a scholarship opportunity just for you!
Are you headed to college or trade school this fall? Write a short essay about residential recycling programs for your chance to win some cash!
The Social Services Scholarship Program is sponsored by one of Whittier's waste management providers, Athens Services. Winners from each service area will be selected!
Essay Topic:
Recycling conserves natural resources, improves air and water quality, and reduces the need for landfill expansion. Describe a strong and successful residential recycling program that helps minimize landfill use, and include strategies that could reduce, reuse, and recycle household waste.
Eligibility:
✔️ Must be a high school senior headed to college or trade school.
✔️ Must live within Incorporated Whittier City limits.
Submission Guidelines:
✔️ Submit one short essay responding to the topic.
✔️ Essay must follow MLA formatting.
✔️ Share a photo of yourself (your Senior portrait would be perfect)!
Submission deadline: 5:00pm Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Submit your completed essay and photo of yourself to tmarrufo@cityofwhittier.org
Questions about this scholarship opportunity? Call 562-567-9400.
Social Services Information and Referrals:
Our community is fortunate to have a variety of social service providers to address community needs, therefore the City of Whittier does not provide direct social services. Our City is dedicated to supporting these service agencies as resources allow.
Social Services Commission:
The Whittier Social Services Commission consists of seven members who study and review the social needs of the community and make recommendations to the City Council. The Commission also oversees a funding process annually and forwards funding recommendations to the City Council.
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