AWWA Scholarship Program

This Fellowship is named after Dr. Abel Wolman.  The endowment was established to assist highly qualified students who continue meaningful research in water supply through doctoral programs. This award of excellence recognizes those whose careers in the water sector exemplify vision, creativity, and excellent professional performance characteristic of Abel Wolman’s long and productive career. The initial award for one year is $30,000, with a second year of support available if needed.

This award was established in 2023 in honor of Dr. James K. Edzwald to recognize an outstanding graduate student pursuing research on documenting climate change effects on water quality and treatment and/or resilient treatment methods pertaining to supplies with algae, Cyanobacteria, natural organic matter, and/or contaminants of emerging concern to the drinking water industry. The scholarship will provide $3,000 in these topics with preference to a graduate student whose application emphasizes career goals of serving the water field.

AWWA administers the LARS scholarships annually to honor the memory of Dr. Thurston E. Larson. The scholarships provide support and encouragement to outstanding graduate students preparing for careers in the fields of science or engineering to which Dr. Larson made significant contributions. These endowed scholarships provide support for two students annually. For a master’s student, the funding is $5,000, and for a doctoral student, the funding is $7,000.

This award was established in 2020 in honor of Dr. Philip C. Singer to recognize an outstanding graduate student pursuing research on topics related to drinking water quality, environmental science, and public health. The scholarship will provide $3,000 to a student who is pursuing research that will provide actionable and timely outcomes to address current challenges faced by the water industry.

The AECOM $5,000 academic scholarship funds a graduate student pursuing an engineering degree in innovative solutions to improve drinking water in urban communities.

Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company. This $5,000 scholarship provides funding to a graduate level student.

The Dave Caldwell Scholarship was established in recognition of Brown and Caldwell co-founder Dave Caldwell. Brown and Caldwell safeguards water, maintaining infrastructure, and restoring habitats to keep our communities thriving.

The Dave Caldwell Scholarship is a competitive merit-based scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate or graduate student with a demonstrated interest in the water induction including maintaining infrastructure and restoring habitats.

This $10,000 scholarship was established in honor of Carollo Engineers’ Water Practice Director Bryant L. Bench, who combined elegant engineering with innovative concepts like managed filtration to improve drinking water quality for millions across the country. This scholarship is intended to assist graduate students who continue to pursue their passion for water as they work toward the consulting engineering profession.

CDM Smith honors co-founder Dr. Thomas R. Camp with this $10,000 scholarship to encourage outstanding graduate students conducting applied research in the drinking water field.

GFT is proud to offer a $5,000 academic scholarship to an undergraduate or master’s-level engineering student who has a passion for engineering the future of the water industry.

There is a simple truth that underpins the importance of our outreach to you, the next generation of water professionals: you will solve the most pressing infrastructure issues of our time. We are proud to partner with you.

Hazen is dedicated to helping our clients address water supply and water quality challenges with solutions tailored to deliver lasting benefits to the communities they serve.

The $10,000 Hazen Scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduate level candidate who reflects these values, and is committed to leading the industry by advancing solutions to today’s most pressing challenges in the fields of drinking water, water reuse, and water resources.

HDR’s One Water Institute drives water innovations through collaborative research. Its namesake scholarship provides $10,000 in funding to assist a graduate student work towards a degree that will support their career as a consultant in the water industry.

The Holly A. Cornell Scholarship was created in 1990 and sponsored by Jacobs/CH2M honors co-founder Holly A. Cornell. This scholarship is open to graduate students interested in water supply and treatment and who were first generation college graduates at the time of entering graduate school, or who have experienced economic disadvantage, or who otherwise have overcome significant barriers to education. This scholarship is in the amount of $10,000.

Mueller Water Products Continuing Education scholarship awards $5,000 to an undergraduate student who is employed by a water utility.

Mueller Water Products Continuing Education scholarship awards $5,000 to an undergraduate student who is employed by a water utility.

Neptune Technology Group Inc. supports a $5,000 scholarship for an undergraduate student seeking a degree in mechanical, electrical, computer, or software engineering.

Raftelis offers two leadership scholarships to undergraduate or graduate students interested in a consulting career. The Raftelis Leadership Scholarships were established with the goal of supporting and growing relationships with promising students who have an interest in becoming problem solvers for local governments and municipal water utilities. Students with diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. The successful applicants will have proven leadership ability and strong academic achievement. Although a specific major is not required, students who have a major in business, finance, communications, public affairs, economics, marketing, and government relations are aligned with the types of majors many of our employees have. Above all, we are looking for well rounded students with initiative and experience that they would like to share with our company and our clients. This scholarship is in the amount of $5,000 each.

This $5,000 scholarship offered by Roberts Filter Group recognizes a graduate Pennsylvania student studying water technologies.

Stantec sponsors this $10,000 scholarship to assist a student enrolled in a research-based program (Masters or Ph.D.) in the area of water treatment science and engineering.

The Vernon D. Lucy III Scholarship was established to honor his lengthy career and involvement in the water industry and many years of mentorship to young industry professionals. This $5,000 award is offered to undergraduate students interested in working in the water sector.