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Updated: August 29, 2025 @ 7:46 am
The city of Salem, in partnership with Waste Management, recently awarded the 2025 City of Salem and Waste Management Scholarship to three Salem students for their essays on how Salem can be a more sustainable city. Winners Kate Heppner and Vihanna Frias were awarded $2,500, while runner-up Alex Pappas received $1,000.

The city of Salem, in partnership with Waste Management, recently awarded the 2025 City of Salem and Waste Management Scholarship to three Salem students for their essays on how Salem can be a more sustainable city. Winners Kate Heppner and Vihanna Frias were awarded $2,500, while runner-up Alex Pappas received $1,000.
SALEM — The city of Salem in partnership with Waste Management Inc. recently awarded a scholarship to three Salem students for their essays on how Salem can be a more sustainable city.
The annual scholarship program, announced in April, awards the 2025 City of Salem and Waste Management Scholarship to Salem residents pursuing undergraduate or graduate-level studies in preparation for a career in environmental sustainability.
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Michael McHugh can be contacted at mmchugh@northofboston.com or at 781-799-5202
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