Are you conducting research in composting or compost use? CREF is proud to offer its annual $4,000 university scholarship to support students advancing knowledge in compost science and application.

This scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to students engaged in compost research while fostering future careers in the composting industry.

Who Can Apply?

The scholarship is available to undergraduate, Master’s, and Ph.D. students enrolled at a U.S. college or university with ongoing research in composting and its applications.

Scholarship Details

• $4,000 award to assist with your compost research project
• An invitation to present your research at the U.S. Composting Council annual conference during a CREF research session
  • Travel expenses and conference registration are covered in addition to the scholarship.

Research Focus Areas

Eligible research projects must be active during the scholarship term and focus on composting and compost use. Ideal topics include:

• Enhancing drought tolerance
• Increasing soil nutrient content
• Reducing erosion and water pollution
• Boosting carbon storage in soils to combat climate change

If you’re interested in applying for a future scholarship, please carefully review the Scholarship Requirements to ensure all requested information is included. Applications that are incomplete or missing required materials will not be considered.