USCC Scholarship Application

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USCC Scholarship Application - COMPOST2026

The US Composting Council is excited provide this scholarship program to assist with attending COMPOST2026. The conference will take place in Sacramento, February 2-5, 2026. Scholarships of up to $1,500 will be awarded to assist with registration costs, travel and lodging.

You do not need to be a member of USCC to apply. Funds are limited and applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Selections will begin after September 30th and will continue until the application closes on November 15th, 2025. Applicants will be notified on a rolling basis, with the final awardees notified by December 5th.

This year, USCC is excited to be partnering with the Institute for Local Self Reliance to host their Cultivating Community Composting forum, February 2nd 2026. Those applying for scholarships to the CCC forum are welcome and encouraged to apply for financial assistance to attend COMPOST2026; please indicate your intention to apply to the CCC scholarship in the corresponding question below.

Note: These $1,500 Awards are intended to cover conference registration, travel, and lodging; food and beverage is not an included expense. Conference registration will be discounted at the point of registration; reimbursement for travel and lodging will be distributed within 30 business days after the conference.

With questions, please reach out to esingleton@compostingcouncil.org

Email *

First Name *

Last Name *

Organization/Employer (if none write N/A)
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Race *

Black/African American

Asian/Asian American

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Middle Eastern or North African

Hispanic, Latinx, Spanish Origin

White

Other:

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Gender *

Woman

Man

Non-binary

Agender

Gender fluid

Gender queer

Prefer not to answer

Required

Age *

Under 18 years

19-24 years

25-34 years

35-44 years

45-54 years

55-64 years

65-74 years

75 and above

Prefer not to answer

Required

Disability *

Yes

If yes, list here:

Address *

City *

State *

Zip *

Phone *

Email *

Have you attended a previous US Composting Council annual conference and trade show? *

Yes

Are you applying for a scholarship to attend ILSR's Cultivating Community Composting 2026 Forum? *

Yes

Please briefly describe why you are requesting this scholarship. (Max. 750 characters).
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Please provide 1-3 sentences summarizing your interest in composting or your composting project/business. (Max. 750 characters).
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If your composting activities serve marginalized, low-income, at-risk, or otherwise underserved/chronically disenfranchised communities, briefly describe how, or how they will if you have a project planned. (Max. 750 characters).
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Thank you for applying.

Please feel free to write any questions below, or write to esingleton@compostingcouncil.org with any further inquires.

HAPPY COMPOSTING!

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