AWWA Scholarship Program

The Abel Wolman Fellowship supports promising students in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico pursuing advanced training and research in the field of water supply and treatment. To accomplish this objective, a doctoral fellowship provides support up to two years of support awarded annually to the most outstanding student. The initial award for one year is $30,000, with a second year of support available if needed.

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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.

ChlorTainer offers a $10,000 scholarship to undergraduate and graduate engineering students located in New York, New Mexico, Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, California or Texas pursuing a career in the water industry.

HDR’s One Water Institute Scholarship drives water innovations through applied research. This $10,000 funding assists a graduate student work toward a degree and to conduct research in the water science field.

The Holly A. Cornell Scholarship created in 1990 and sponsored by Jacobs/CH2M honors co-founder Holly A. Cornell to encourage and support outstanding female and/or minority students pursuing advanced training in the field of water supply and treatment. This scholarship is in the amount of $7,500.

The Larson Aquatic Research Support (LARS) scholarships honor the memory of Dr. Larson by providing support and encouragement to outstanding students preparing for careers in the fields of science or engineering. These endowed scholarships provide support for two students annually. The funding for a master’s level student, the funding is $5,000 and a doctoral student receives $7,000.

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.

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

Established in recognition of Brown and Caldwell co-founder Dave Caldwell. This $5,000 scholarship funds a female and/or minority graduate level student pursuing an engineering degree in the drinking water field.

In celebration of its over 100 year serving Colorado residents,  Denver water provides a $5,000 scholarship for any student who has serious interest in the fields of water delivery, water quality, water reclamation or water reuse.

Gannett Fleming is offering a $5000 academic scholarship to undergraduate or graduate students in the fields of engineering, project management or information technology.

Hazen and Sawyer sponsors this scholarship in the amount of $5,000 to benefit a student seeking a master’s degree in the water science field.

Mueller Water Products scholarship awards $5,000 to a student employee by a utility who is seeking an undergraduate degree.

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 a $5000 scholarship to students pursuing a finance, organization, technology or marketing degree to serve the North American water industry. 

Stantec sponsors this $5,000 scholarship to assist a student pursing a master’s degree in the water science field.

CDM Smith honors co-founder Dr. Thomas R. Camp with this $5,000 scholarship to encourage outstanding graduate students conducting applied research in the drinking water field.

The Vernon D. Lucy III Scholarship was established to honor his lengthy career and involvement in the water industry and in appreciation of his many years of mentorship to young industry professionals. 

Sponsored by Suez, this scholarship provides $5,000 for an undergraduate student seeking a degree in science or engineering.

The Woodard & Curran Scholarship established in 2017 supports a female or minority student seeking a master’s degree in engineering in the amount of $5,000.

Water Remediation Technology (WRT) provides effective processes for removing radium, uranium and other contaminants from water. Its goal is to fund education for water and wastewater operators across the country. 

WRT funds three $5,000 scholarships.