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AWWA Scholarship Program - American Water Scholarship Grant

American Water Works Association

Funding Amount

US $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Graduate level student.

Overview

The AWWA Scholarship Program, administered by the American Water Works Association, offers a $5,000 scholarship to graduate-level students pursuing careers in the water industry. Recognizing the vital role of future professionals, AWWA aims to support education in water supply and wastewater management through this scholarship initiative. Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest U.S. investor-owned water utility, emphasizing the importance of investing in education for sustainable water solutions.

AWWA and its members recognize the importance of investing in students as the future of the water industry. AWWA supports students through a number of scholarships.
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.

Eligibility

Graduate level student.

What American Water Works Association actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
37
Total given
$1.99M
Median grant
$40K
Range
$15K–$270K
  • By dollars: California 14%, Texas 7%, Florida 6%. Top recipient cities: Rancho Cucamonga, CA; Austin, TX; St Cloud, FL.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 0% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Awwa California-Nevada Section · Rancho Cucamonga, CA

    Operating support

    $270K

  • Awwa Texas Section · Austin, TX

    Operating support

    $139K

  • Awwa Florida Section · St Cloud, FL

    Operating support

    $122K

  • Awwa Pacific Northwest Section · Vancouver, WA

    Operating support

    $110K

  • Awwa Illinois Section · Naperville, IL

    Operating support

    $86K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Workforce development

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