MN AWWA Advanced Degree Scholarship Grant

The MN AWWA Advanced Degree Scholarship offers up to three $3,500 scholarships annually to students enrolled in water-related Bachelor's or Graduate degree programs. Applicants must be juniors or seniors at accredited institutions and submit necessary documentation, including transcripts. The scholarship is awarded directly to the educational institution, and winners are recognized at the MN AWWA Annual Conference, typically held in Duluth, MN each September.

The Minnesota Section of the American Water Works Association (MN AWWA) awards up to three $3,500 scholarships to students enrolled in Bachelor or Graduate degree programs related to the water industry (science, engineering, etc.) each calendar year.
General Information:
Acceptance of the scholarship does not obligate the awardee to enter a water-related field as a career. However, the awardee is expected to pursue his/her chosen course of study through the award year.The student must submit evidence of attendance from the College or University (copy of upcoming fall semester fee statement). The scholarship will be awarded directly to the College or University.Winners of scholarships will be presented at the MN AWWA Annual Conference, which is normally held in September in Duluth, MN. Scholarship winners are encouraged to attend the Annual Conference.

Eligibility

Basis of Award:Student must be a junior or senior in a water-related Bachelor’s Degree or Graduate Degree program at an accredited institution during the scholarship year;Student must submit all information requested on the scholarship application form; Student must submit a current transcript from the College or University of attendance.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Scholarship Preference:

• Members of the Minnesota Section of AWWA
• Applicants who work for a utility member of MN AWWA
• Applicants who are actively involved in the MN AWWA Section (committee members, District or Section officers, conference presenters, etc.)
• Applicants whose parents have been members of MN AWWA or whose parents are actively involved in the MN AWWA Section

Ineligibility

No student shall receive more than two scholarships from the Section within a ten-year period.If no students meet the criteria, no awards shall be given.