AWWA AL/MS Section Academic Scholarship
American Water Works Association Alabama-Mississippi Section
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Expected ~January
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- January 30, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: January
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Other requirements
- An individual may be awarded a scholarship only once for each category (Advanced Licensure/Training, Undergraduate Degree, or Graduate Degree)
- Must be sponsored by either a Water Utility (for advanced licensure/training) or an Individual Member of the AL/MS Section of AWWA (for all categories)
Overview
Geographic Scope: Alabama and Mississippi
Funder: Alabama/Mississippi Section of the American Water Works Association
Scholarships for individuals interested in pursuing careers in the water works industry in Alabama and Mississippi. The program offers three distinct scholarship categories:
Scholarship Categories
- Advanced Licensure or Training: For individuals pursuing advanced licensure or training in the water works (science) field. Must be sponsored by a Water Utility or an Individual Member of the AL/MS Section of AWWA.
- Undergraduate Degree: For individuals pursuing an undergraduate degree in the water works (science) field. Must be sponsored by an Individual Member of the AL/MS Section of AWWA.
- Graduate Degree: For individuals pursuing a graduate degree in the water works (science) field. Must be sponsored by an Individual Member of the AL/MS Section of AWWA.
Eligibility
- An individual may be awarded a scholarship only once for each category (Advanced Licensure/Training, Undergraduate Degree, or Graduate Degree)
- Must be sponsored by either a Water Utility (for advanced licensure/training) or an Individual Member of the AL/MS Section of AWWA (for all categories)
Contact Information
Ms. Lindsay Wright, Executive Director
Alabama/Mississippi Section of the American Water Works Association
How to Apply
Application Process
Deadline: January 30, 2027
Required Submission Materials
All applicants must complete and submit the following in a single packet:
- AWWA Scholarship Packet_2026 (Application Form) - available for download
- Resume - must include educational, licensure, and experience information
- Personal Statement
- Two (2) Letters of Support or Recommendation - preferably from the sponsoring utility, individual member, or academic advisor
- For Academic Applicants Only: Transcripts of education and proof of student status
Submission Methods
- Online: Use the AWWA AL/MS Section Academic Scholarship Application link
- Email or Regular Mail: Submit application and all required documents via email to [email protected] or mail to P.O. Box 835, Fairhope, AL 36533-0835
Important Note: All applications and recommendation letters must be submitted in a single packet.
What American Water Works Association Alabama-Mississippi Section actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2020 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2020
- 1
- Total given
- $1,000
- Median grant
- $1,000
- By dollars: Colorado 100%. Top recipient cities: Denver, CO.
Example grants
Water for People · Denver, CO
$1,000
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