Clearwater-Robert M. Wilkinson Scholarship
American Water Works Association
The Clearwater-Robert M. Wilkinson Scholarship is a scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students, pursuing a degree in construction management, engineering, environmental science, or business management.
The scholarship, which also offers a one-year AWWA Operator membership, is sponsored by the American Water Works Association. The scholarship offers a reward of $1,000 to one deserving recipient to help with a degree in environmental science, engineering, construction management, environmental business management, or related discipline.
Applicants must be residing in North Carolina and demonstrate academic excellence. The scholarship award is subject to renewal annually not exceeding four years for completion of an undergraduate degree and/or two years of a graduate degree so long as applicants meet the requirements.
Scholarship Summary
The Clearwater-Robert M. Wilkinson Scholarship is a scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students, pursuing a degree in construction management, engineering, environmental science, or business management.
The scholarship, which also offers a one-year AWWA Operator membership, is sponsored by the American Water Works Association. The scholarship offers a reward of $1,000 to one deserving recipient to help with a degree in environmental science, engineering, construction management, environmental business management, or related discipline.
Applicants must be residing in North Carolina and demonstrate academic excellence. The scholarship award is subject to renewal annually not exceeding four years for completion of an undergraduate degree and/or two years of a graduate degree so long as applicants meet the requirements.
Eligibility Requirements
- Eligible Grade: Undergraduate – Postgraduate
- Maximum Age: Any
- Required GPA: 3.0
- Geographic Eligibility: North Carolina
- Gender: Any
- Race/Ethnicity: Any
Key Information of Clearwater-Robert M. Wilkinson Scholarship
Study Details
Area of Study
- Business
- Construction Management
- Engineering
- Environmental Science
Country of Study
United States
Specific Schools
Any
Application Requirements
Here’s what you need to submit besides your application.
- Recommendation letters
- Essay
- Grade transcript
Clearwater-Robert M. Wilkinson Scholarship Timeline
February 2023
Application Opening Date
The application opens on February 1.
March 2023
Submission Deadline
The submission deadline is on March 25.
July 2023
Award Announcement Date
The winner is announced on June 1.
How to ace the Clearwater-Robert M. Wilkinson Scholarship
Submit two recommendation letters
Submit two letters of recommendation from college instructors, one of such letters should be from an instructor in engineering or environmental science. The signed letters must be submitted online by instructors
Write an outstanding essay
Take time to write an error-free 800-word essay on why you intend to be a professional with a focus in environmental science, engineering, construction management or environmental business management, or related discipline, and the contributions you hope to bring to that sector of the water industry.
Submit your academic transcript
Submit an official transcript with your college/university seal. Strive to have and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Submit your application early
Make sure you upload all required forms through the online system before the submission deadline for your application to be considered.
How the Clearwater-Robert M. Wilkinson Scholarship is Judged
Applications will be judged on recommendation letters, quality of an essay in response to prompts, and academic prowess of the applicant as attested to by grade transcript.
Why We Love the Clearwater-Robert M. Wilkinson Scholarship
The scholarship offers special consideration
The Clearwater-Robert M. Wilkinson Scholarship gives preference to members of an NC One Water/NC AWWA-WEA student chapter.
It’s paid directly to the recipient’s school
The scholarship award is paid directly to the financial office of the recipient's educational institution.
The scholarship is renewable
The Clearwater-Robert M. Wilkinson Scholarship is a multi-year scholarship that can be renewed every year through completion of a four-year undergraduate degree and/or for two years for completion of a postgraduate degree if the recipient continues to meet the qualifications stipulated.
5 Facts About Clearwater-Robert M. Wilkinson Scholarship
Application only accommodates certain disciplines
The scholarship only considers students seeking a degree in construction management, engineering, environmental science, or business management at a four-year university or college.
The scholarship is renewable
The scholarship can be renewed every year not exceeding four years for completion of an undergraduate degree and/or two years for completion of a graduate degree provided the recipient still meets the qualifications stipulated in the initial scholarship application.
The scholarship is in honor of Bob Wilkinson
Bob Wilkinson’s career in the water/wastewater industry lasted over 50 years. He was very active in AWWA, he reached life member status and was awarded the Chair’s Outstanding Service Award in 1973.
The scholarship is sponsored by AWWA
The American Water Works Association is a nonprofit, international, scientific, and educational society founded in 1881. The association is committed to procuring total water solutions and assuring the effective management of water.
AWWA has a total of 51,000 members
AWWA has a wide range of membership that comprises more than 4,300 utilities supplying about 80% of the nation's drinking water as well as treating half of the nation's wastewater.