AWWA Scholarship Program - Raftelis Leadership Scholarship Grant

AWWA Scholarship Program - Raftelis Leadership Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Water Works Association (AWWA)
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: November 28, 2025

Summary

The Raftelis Leadership Scholarship, offered by the American Water Works Association, supports undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a consulting career in water utilities. With a value of $5,000, this scholarship aims to foster relationships with diverse, promising students who demonstrate leadership and strong academic performance. Applicants from various academic backgrounds, including business and finance, are encouraged to apply, emphasizing initiative and a desire to contribute positively to the community.

Overview

The American Water Works Association is the world’s largest organization of water supply professionals. 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. Raftelis Leadership Scholarship 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.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Undergraduate or graduate students interested in a consulting career.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.