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Scholarships for Graduate Students: AWWA Abel Wolman Fellowship Grant

American Water Works Association

Funding Amount

Up to US $30,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Highly qualified students who continue meaningful research in water supply through doctoral programs.

Overview

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.

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.
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

Highly qualified students who continue meaningful research in water supply through doctoral programs.

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

  • Science research
  • STEM education

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