AWWA Graduate & Undergraduate Scholarships

The scholarship program offered by AWWA encompasses a wide range of awards designed to support students at different levels of their education, focusing on various aspects of the water industry. These scholarships include:

• The AECOM Scholarship, which supports graduate students in engineering with innovative solutions for drinking water challenges in urban areas.
• The American Water Scholarship and Arcadis Scholarship, both of which provide financial aid to graduate students, with a focus on supporting underrepresented minority groups in the STEM fields related to the water service industry.
• The Abel Wolman Fellowship and the LARS Scholarship aim to support doctoral and master's level students, respectively, in fields related to water supply and treatment.
• Scholarships from companies like Carollo Engineers, CDM Smith, and others support graduate students pursuing applied research or careers in water quality, delivery, and sustainability.
• Awards for students from underrepresented groups, women and/or minority students, and those demonstrating financial need or academic excellence, focusing on a variety of water-related studies and research.

Each scholarship has specific eligibility criteria, including the level of study, research focus, and demographic considerations, with the ultimate goal of fostering leadership and innovation in the water service industry.