New England Water Works Association Scholarships

Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 6
Award Deadline: Apr 1, 2024

NEWWA awards approximately $24,000 annually to worthy applicants pursuing academic degrees, drinking water licenses, and continuing education. The NEWWA Scholarship Committee expects to award the following scholarships annually:

Student Scholarships

George E. Watters Memorial Scholarship – up to $5,000 to a student enrolled in a civil engineering program at a 4-year college or university.

Francis X. Crowley Scholarship – $3,000 to a student enrolled in civil or environmental engineering program, or a business management program at a 4-year college or university.

Elson T. Killam Memorial Scholarship – $1,500 to a student enrolled in a civil or environmental engineering program at a 4-year college or university.

Joseph Murphy Scholarship – $1,500 to a student enrolled in a civil or environmental engineering program, or a related science or business program applicable to public water supply at an accredited college.

Michael Garofano Memorial Scholarship – $1,500 to a student enrolled in a civil or environmental engineering program, or a water operations or related science program.

NEWWA Scholarships – Additional scholarships may be awarded to students, regardless of their field of study, with preference given to those candidates whose programs of study are related to the water works industry.

Students who are attending or have been accepted into appropriate college/university programs at the undergraduate or graduate level are eligible to apply. Applicants must reside in New England or attend a college/university in New England to qualify.

Details

NEWWA reserves the right to not award any or all scholarships for any year in which outstanding candidates are not identified.

Interested in becoming a student member?  NEWWA offers a 3-for-1 student membership in NEWWA, New England Water Environment Association, and American Public Works Association for $30. You must be a full-time student in a degree program.

In addition to applying for a scholarship, you may make a donation to any of the specific scholarships, or to the general NEWWA fund. Your contribution will ensure these scholarships always have the means to continue providing much-needed funds to worthy college students entering the water works profession. Download a scholarship pledge form here, or contact NEWWA at 508-893-7979 with any inquiries.

How to Apply:

Sallie Mae "No Essay" Scholarship

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Be Bold Scholarship

Deadline: Apr 01, 2024
$25,000
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Deadline: Mar 31, 2024
$10,000
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$1,000
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SP Scholarship

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$2,500
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$1,000
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