Scholarships for Graduate Students: AWWA Abel Wolman Fellowship Grant

Scholarships for Graduate Students: AWWA Abel Wolman Fellowship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Water Works Association (AWWA)
Amount: Up to US $30,000
Last Updated: November 03, 2025

Summary

The AWWA Abel Wolman Fellowship, established in 1984, supports highly qualified students conducting meaningful research in water supply through doctoral programs. Named after Dr. Abel Wolman, this prestigious award recognizes excellence and creativity in the water sector. The fellowship provides up to two years of financial support, with an initial award of $30,000 for the first year, aimed at fostering the next generation of water professionals in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

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. AWWA Abel Wolman Fellowship Established in 1984, this Fellowship is named after Dr. Abel Wolman. The endowment was established to assist highly qualified students who continue meaningful research in water supply through doctoral programs. This award of excellence recognizes those whose careers in the water sector exemplify the vision, creativity, and excellent professional performance characteristic of Wolman’s long and productive career. The applicant’s work must exemplify vision, creativity, and excellence, and must have had a recognizable impact on the professionalism of the industry.The Abel Wolman Fellowship supports promising students in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico who are pursuing advanced training and research in the field of water supply and treatment. To accomplish this objective, a doctoral fellowship provides up to two years of support, awarded annually to the most outstanding student. The initial award for one year is $30,000, with a second year of support available.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Highly qualified students who continue meaningful research in water supply through doctoral programs.