Sponsor: American Water Works Association
6666 W. Quincy Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
Eligibility: Applicants must obtain a Ph.D. within two years of the award, must be citizens of the U.S., Canada or Mexico and should submit applications, transcripts, GRE scores, three recommendation letters, course of study and description of the dissertation research study and how it pertains to water supply and treatment. The award is based on academics, the connection between the research and water supply and treatment and the applicant's research skills.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 20
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.awwa.org
Sponsor: American Water Works Association
6666 W. Quincy Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
Eligibility: Master's theses and doctoral dissertations that are relevant to the water supply industry are eligible. Unbound manuscripts must be the work of a single author and be submitted during the competition year in which they were submitted for the degree. Students may major in any area as long as the research is directly related to the drinking water supply industry. In addition to the application, students must submit a one-page abstract of the manuscript and a letter of endorsement from the major professor or department chair. The doctoral dissertation awards are $3,000 and $1,500. The master's thesis awards are $3,000 and $1,500.
Amount: $1,500-$3,000
Deadline: October 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.awwa.org
Sponsor: American Ground Water Trust
50 Pleasant Street
Suite 2
Concord, NH 03301
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors entering an accredited four-year college or university and intending to pursue a career in a ground water-related field.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: June 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://agwt.org/content/scholarship-opportunities
Sponsor: Montrose Community Foundation
P.O. Box 3020
Montrose, CO 81402
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors with a minimum 2.8 GPA and are currently enrolled at a College or University in Colorado in one of the following programs: water resources, civil or agricultural engineering or agricultural studies. Students must reside or be from areas within Water Division 4. This includes those graduating from Cedaredge High School, Crested Butte High School, Delta High School, Gunnison High School, Hothchkiss High School, Lake City High School, Montrose High School, Norwood High School, Nucla High School, Olathe High School, Ouray High School, Paonia High School, Ridgway High School, Telluride High School and non-traditional schools serving the same geographic areas.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.montrosecf.com
Sponsor: American Water Works Association
6666 W. Quincy Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
Eligibility: Applicants must be females and/or minorities who have been accepted to or are current master's degree students in engineering. Applications, transcripts, GRE scores, three recommendation letters, statements and course of study are required. The award is based on academics and leadership.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: December 20
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.awwa.org
Sponsor: International Watercentre
P.O. Box 205
Nathan, QLD 4111
Eligibility: Applicants must be international students seeking the IWC Master of Integrated Water Management degree in Brisbane, Australia. Students must have completed an undergraduate degree in a water management related field of study from an internationally-recognized institution. Applicants must have at least two years of professional or volunteer experience in a relevant field. Students must demonstrate proficiency in English language.
Amount: $4,750-$9,500
Deadline: September 18
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://watercentre.org/study/scholarships/
Sponsor: American Water Works Association - Missouri Section
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are enrolled at an accredited college or university located in Missouri. They must have completed coursework in subjects relating to the water supply industry (such as environmental engineering, civil engineering or environmental science). Students who are receiving funding from an employer are ineligible. Selection is based on coursework relevance, GPA, financial need, recommendations, personal essay and extracurricular activities.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 28
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal essay and a financial analysis form are required.
Website: https://awwa-mo.org
Sponsor: Grand Island Community Foundation
1811 West 2nd Street
Suite 365
Grand Island, NE 68803
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from any Nebraska high school who are planning to pursue a water resources related field of study.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: February
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.gicf.org
Sponsor: Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
1503 W. 2nd Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or current college students enrolled full-time in a water-related field of study. Applicants must submit two character references' email addresses for them to complete the application.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.gicf.org/communities/scholarships/scholarship-directory
Sponsor: American Water Works Association - New York Section
Submit To: Jenny Ingrao, Executive Director
New York Section American Water Works Association
614 Seventh North Street
Liverpool, NY 13088
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled as full-time students in a bachelor's program at an accredited college or university in a water supply field of study. Students need to demonstrate significant academic achievement, extracurricular activities related to student chapters, professional societies or summer work experience in the water-supply profession. Applicants must submit a completed application and cover letter with a brief description of why they deserve the scholarship award.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: April 7
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://nysawwa.org/
Sponsor: American Water Works Association
6666 W. Quincy Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
Eligibility: Applicants must pursue an advanced (master's or doctoral) degree at an institution of higher education located in Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Mexico or the U.S. Applications, resumes, transcripts, GRE scores, three recommendation letters and a course of study are required. Master's students also must submit a statement of educational plans and career objectives or a research plan. Ph.D. students must submit research plans. The master's grant is $5,000, and the doctoral grant is $7,000. The award is based on academics and leadership.
Amount: $5,000-$7,000
Deadline: December 20
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.awwa.org
Sponsor: American Water Works Association - Michigan Section
Attn.: Faust Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 150469
Grand Rapids, MI 49515
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the Michigan Section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA). They must be current water utility employees, the dependents of current water utility employees or prospective water utility professionals. They must be pursuing or planning to pursue a college degree in a subject that relates to the drinking water field. Selection is based on commitment to the water supply industry.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: July 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form is required.
Website: http://www.mi-water.org/?page=Scholarships
Sponsor: American Water Works Association - Florida Section
1300 Ninth Street
Suite B-124
St. Cloud, FL 34769
Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate upperclassmen or graduate students who are enrolled at an accredited postsecondary institution located in Florida. They must be majoring in a subject that is related to the drinking water industry and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a four-point scale. Previous recipients of this award are ineligible. Selection is based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, character and stated career goals.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: June 30
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, personal statement, official transcript and two recommendation letters are required.
Website: https://www.fsawwa.org
Sponsor: Southeast Desalting Association
354 NW Alice Avenue
Stuart, FL 34994
Eligibility: Applicants must be upper-level undergraduates with over 65 credit hours or graduate students enrolled in an accredited institution located within SEDA’s region (North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida or Kentucky). Students must be currently majoring in an area related to the drinking water or wastewater industries with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: April 25
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.southeastdesalting.com/scholarship-opportunities/
Sponsor: American Water Works Association
6666 W. Quincy Avenue
Denver, CO 80235
Eligibility: Applicants must pursue graduate degrees at an institution of higher education in Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Mexico or the U.S. This is awarded to doctoral students in even years and master's students in odd years. Applicants must submit applications, resumes, transcripts, GRE scores, three recommendation letters, statements and research plans. The award is based on academics and leadership.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: December 20
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.awwa.org
Sponsor: American Water Works Association - New York Section
Submit To: Jenny Ingrao, Executive Director
New York Section American Water Works Association
614 Seventh North Street
Liverpool, NY 13088
Eligibility: Students must be at least a freshman enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university in the United States.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: April 7
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://nysawwa.org/
