The 2026 NRC Murray J. Fox Scholarship scholarship program will be announced this Spring.
The Murray J. Fox Scholarship Fund, created in 1994 through an endowment, continues his legacy by fostering future leaders. Since its inception, the fund has supported dozens of students, many of whom have gone on to make lasting contributions to the industry. A tribute to Fox’s legacy is featured on the NRC Campus Council webpage.
The 2025 Murray J. Fox Scholarship was awarded to Megan Chan, a student in the Master of the Environment Program at the University of Colorado Boulder. Megan exemplifies the committee’s emphasis on supporting students with strong interest and experience in zero waste planning, food recovery, and composting.
Reflecting on the Scholarship, Megan stated, “The opportunity to attend the NRC event in person was great exposure to meet industry leaders and get inspired by the work happening in this field. The scholarship is not only honor, but a source of motivation to continue to push forward. To be seen is to be heard and I am incredibly grateful to have received this award.”
On behalf of the NRC, Megan received $3,000 toward tuition-related expenses, full admission to this year’s National Recycling Congress, and membership to both the NRC and its Emerging Leaders Network. Congratulations Megan!
The next round of scholarships will be announced in Spring. For more information, visit the Campus Council website or e-mail: nrccampuscouncil@gmail.com.
