Water Management Association of Ohio Grant

Water Management Association of Ohio Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Columbus Foundation
Amount: US $500 - US $1,000
Last Updated: March 29, 2026

Summary

The Water Management Association of Ohio (WMAO) Scholarship, funded by The Columbus Foundation, aims to support Ohio residents pursuing careers in water resource-related fields. Eligible applicants must be full-time students at an Ohio public or nonprofit college, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.75. This initiative seeks to strengthen the future workforce in essential disciplines such as civil engineering, hydrogeology, and water policy, contributing to sustainable water management in the region.

Overview

The Columbus Foundation The The Columbus Foundation is one of the nation’s oldest and largest community foundations, dedicated to strengthening and enriching the quality of life in the Columbus, Ohio region. Serving as a trusted philanthropic partner, the Foundation connects donors, nonprofits, and community leaders to address critical community needs and create lasting impact. Through the stewardship of thousands of charitable funds, strategic grantmaking, and community leadership initiatives, The Columbus Foundation supports a wide range of priorities—including education, health and human services, arts and culture, neighborhood revitalization, and equity—while helping donors transform their charitable goals into meaningful, long-term change for present and future generations. Water Management Association of Ohio The Water Management Association of Ohio (WMAO) Scholarship supports student members of WMAO and relatives of WMAO members pursuing careers in water resource–related fields. Eligible applicants must be Ohio residents enrolled full time at a public or nonprofit independent college or university in Ohio and maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA. Supported disciplines include agricultural engineering, aquatic biology, civil engineering, science education, geology, hydrogeology, hydrology, natural resources, water policy, water resources, and related sciences, with the goal of strengthening Ohio’s future water management workforce.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.