Safe Water Scholarships

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be enrolled in a secondary education program related to the water industry, including community college, technical school, four-year undergraduate programs, and masters and doctoral programs. Applicants must be either an Illinois resident or enrolled in an Illinois secondary education program. This includes, but is not limited to such fields of study as water utility operations and management, civil or environmental engineering, environmental science and policy, chemistry, biology, or water resource management. Selection based on merit/academic performance, leadership/extracurricular activities, recommendation letters, personal statement outlining qualifications for the award, and essay on how applicant envisions contributing to the water industry in the future. Applicants with prior experience in the water industry are preferred.

How to Apply

Apply directly through Illinois Section American Water Works Association (ISAWWA)'s official application — an essay is part of the application. Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the January 31, 2027 deadline.

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