PA CleanWays is now accepting applications for theSue Wiseman Scholarship, an annual $1,000 scholarship that recognizes youth who have demonstrated leadership and shown exceptional commitment and dedication to reducing litter and illegal dumping in their community.

Applications are due May 1.

The Sue Wiseman Scholarship is open to Pennsylvania youth, ages 16-21, who have initiated and carried out a personal project(s) that addresses littering, illegal dumping, recycling, proper disposal, beautification, or education. An education project must address one of the other topics listed.

The scholarship is named for Sue Wiseman, whose own commitment and dedication to a cleaner environment led to the founding of PA CleanWays, a statewide nonprofit organization empowering people to eliminate illegal dumping and littering in Pennsylvania.

Since 1990, PA CleanWays has facilitated over 700 illegal dump cleanups resulting in the removal of 9,520 tons of trash, 2,081 tons of scrap metal and 337,030 tires statewide. PA CleanWays community-based approach has involved more than 42,000 volunteers.

For more information visit theSue Wiseman Scholarship webpage call PA CleanWays at 877-772-3673.

2/8/2008