One AWWA Operator Scholarship
New England Water Works Association
The One AWWA Operator Scholarship is awarded to assist water operators with certification/licensure, two-year community college water programs, professional training programs, books, and manuals.
The scholarship awards one recipient scholar with a reward of $1,000. The scholarship is sponsored by the New England Water Works Association (NEWWA), a nonprofit member organization incorporated in the commonwealth of Massachusetts. Applicants must be pursuing or currently employed in the water operator procession.
NEWWA scholarship committee assesses all applications and gives its final decision on recipients and the amount awarded by September 30. Payments are made directly to the organization requested by the recipient. The committee reserves the right to request additional proof of successful completion of the training program.
Scholarship Summary
The One AWWA Operator Scholarship is awarded to assist water operators with certification/licensure, two-year community college water programs, professional training programs, books, and manuals.
The scholarship awards one recipient scholar with a reward of $1,000. The scholarship is sponsored by the New England Water Works Association (NEWWA), a nonprofit member organization incorporated in the commonwealth of Massachusetts. Applicants must be pursuing or currently employed in the water operator procession.
NEWWA scholarship committee assesses all applications and gives its final decision on recipients and the amount awarded by September 30. Payments are made directly to the organization requested by the recipient. The committee reserves the right to request additional proof of successful completion of the training program.
Eligibility Requirements
- Eligible Grade: College Freshman
- Maximum Age: Any
- Required GPA: Any
- Geographic Eligibility: Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont
- Gender: Any
- Race/Ethnicity: Any
Key Information of One AWWA Operator Scholarship
Study Details
Area of Study
Water Operator
Country of Study
United States
Specific Schools
Any
Application Requirements
Here’s what you need to submit besides your application.
- Present Work Experiences
One AWWA Operator Scholarship Timeline
July 2023
Applications Opening Date
Applications open on July 2.
September 2023
Submission Deadline & Awards Announcement Date
The submission deadline is on September 1. Winners announced on September 30.
How to ace the One AWWA Operator Scholarship
Sign up for your NEWWA membership
You must be a member of the New England Water Works Association (NEWWA) when joining the profession.
Show interest in the waterworks profession
While seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree, you must have and show interest in the waterworks profession.
Make sure you are a resident of New England
You must reside in New England or attend a college/university in New England to qualify.
Make sure you are geographically eligible
To win, you must be a resident of Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, or Connecticut.
How the One AWWA Operator Scholarship is Judged
Applications are judged on geographical eligibility and demonstrated interest in the waterworks profession.
Why We Love the One AWWA Operator Scholarship
Winners get one-year automatic NEWWA membership
Recipients of the award receive a complimentary year-long operator membership with AWWA.
The scholarship offers a chance of actualizing dreams
The one AWWA operator scholarship assists operators with certification/licensure, two-year community college water programs, professional training programs, books, manuals, etc.
Additional scholarships may be awarded to some students
Regardless of the field of study, NEWWA may award additional scholarships giving preference to those candidates whose programs of study are related to the waterworks industry.
5 Facts About One AWWA Operator Scholarship
The scholarship offers relief to operators
The scholarship is awarded to assist operators with professional training programs, certification/licensure, two-year community college water programs, books, manuals, etc
About $20,000 is awarded annually
Approximately $20,000 is awarded by NEWWA annually to worthy applicants pursuing academic degrees, continuing education, and drinking water licenses.
NEWWA has over six scholarship programs
The NEWWA scholarship committee awards the following scholarship annually: George E. Watters Memorial Scholarship, Francis X. Crowley Scholarship, Elson T. Killam Memorial Scholarship, Joseph Murphy Scholarship, and Michael Garofano Memorial Scholarship.
Organization for drinking water professionals
The New England Water Works Association (NEWWA) is a membership organization for those working or interested in the drinking water profession.
NEWWA offers hundreds of courses yearly to members
NEWWA is a nonprofit organization incorporated in the commonwealth of Massachusetts after its establishment in 1882. The association holds hundreds of courses each year for those working in the waterworks profession. It is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training.