Funding Amount

Up to US $2,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Other requirements

  • Basis of Award:Student must have completed at least one semester of a water-related technical program at an accredited institution during the scholarship year;Student must submit all information requested on the Minnesota AWWA scholarship application form; andStudent must submit a current…
  • You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.
  • Scholarship preference: Applicants who are currently members of MN AWWA, or applicants who work for a utility member of MN AWWA;

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: No student shall receive more than two scholarships from the Section within a ten-year period.
  • Not eligible: If no students meet the criteria, no awards shall be given.

Overview

The MN AWWA Community College Scholarship offers up to two $2,000 awards annually to students enrolled in technical or community college programs that support the water industry. Applicants must have completed at least one semester in a water-related program and provide a current transcript. Preference is given to MN AWWA members and those involved in related activities. The scholarship will be awarded directly to the college, and winners are encouraged to attend the MN AWWA Annual Conference.

The Minnesota Section of the American Water Works Association (MN AWWA) awards up to two $2,000 scholarships per year to individuals enrolled in Technical or Community College degree programs that benefit and support the water industry (water operations, science, engineering, etc).
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 have completed at least one semester of a water-related technical program at an accredited institution during the scholarship year;Student must submit all information requested on the Minnesota AWWA scholarship application form; andStudent must submit a current transcript from the college(s) of attendance.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Scholarship preference: Applicants who are currently members of MN AWWA, or applicants who work for a utility member of MN AWWA;

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.

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 →

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Fields of Work

  • Education
  • College prep
  • Workforce development

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