Murray J. Fox
Supporting Students, Honoring a Legacy
The Murray J. Fox Scholarship Fund was created in 1994 to honor one of the founding members of the National Recycling Coalition through an endowment to continue his legacy of fostering future leaders. Since then, dozens of students have benefited from his support. Many are making valuable contributions in the industry. A biography of Mr. Fox and his accomplishments can be found in this retrospective.
National Recycling Coalition’s Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications
The Fox Scholarship Fund was created in 1994 to honor one of the founding members of the National Recycling Coalition, the country’s oldest recycling advocacy organization. This endowment allows the organization to continue Murray J. Fox’s legacy of fostering future leaders in sustainable materials management fields.
This year, $3,000 will be awarded to one student to assist with their educational expenses. The recipient will also receive membership in the National Recycling Coalition, its Emerging Leaders network, and admission to the annual National Recycling Congress this Fall. Funding will be focused on advancing students’ academic and professional interests in zero waste planning and development as well as organics recycling.
Applications will be accepted March 28 – May 30, 2025. Applications are available at this link. For questions, email [email protected]
The National Recycling Coalition’s 2024 Scholarship Recipient
Student interest in recycling, Zero Waste, and sustainability continues to surge. Among a growing field of qualified applicants in this year’s program, Anne Dudley was selected to receive the NRC’s Murray J. Fox scholarship for 2024.
Annie Dudley is doing her post graduate work in Urban and Regional Planning at Michigan State University, while working at the school’s successful reuse program. She was highly recommended by University staff and her aptitude and commitment impressed the NRC’s panel of judges. As a prospective urban planner, she plans to apply zoning techniques which encourage end-market manufacturers to conduct business in her community. She has an understanding of the intricate world we live in, and how sustainable materials management can reduce pollution and carbon emissions while simultaneously forging a new, greener and more resilient economy.
This year, the scholarship package consists of a $3,000 award as well as membership to the National Recycling Coalition and its Emerging Leaders Network.
The Murray J. Fox Scholarship Fund was created in 1994 to honor one of the founding members of the National Recycling Coalition through an endowment to continue his legacy of fostering future leaders. Since then, dozens of students have benefited from his support. Many are making valuable contributions in the industry. A tribute to him is posted at the NRC’s Campus Council web page.
The NRC congratulates Annie Dudley and welcomes her to the Coalition.
