Purpose

The Florida Section - American Water Works Association will annually award $1,000 and $2,000 scholarships to eligible students pursuing a degree relating to the drinking water industry. The scholarship will provide reimbursement of tuition, books, and fees through the College/University Financial Aid Department during the coming years.
Scholarships will be awarded in both undergraduate and graduate categories.

1. Applicant must be an upper level undergraduate (over 65 credit hours) or graduate student enrolled in an accredited Florida Institution and currently majoring in an area related to the drinking water industry.

2. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average based on a 4.0 system.

3. Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible.

1. Complete the attached application form  PDF Version

2. Enclose official college transcript(s) for undergraduate and graduate courses.

3. Enclose two letters of recommendation.

4. Enclose a brief letter describing your interest in the FSAWWA scholarship.

5. Mail the above documents to:
    Bill Young
    c/o St. Johns County
    1205 State Road 16
    St. Augustine, FL 32084
    Phone: (904) 209-2703
    Email: byoung@co.st-johns.fl.us

1. Evaluation will be made on the basis of academic performance, work experience, community and civic activities, honors, career goals, letters of recommendation, and evidence of  leadership, motivation, character, and self reliance.

2. At the option of the Scholarship Committee, the top five candidates may be telephone interviewed by a member of the scholarship committee.

3. Scholarship recipients will be selected by the Scholarship Committee of the Florida Section - American Water Works Association.

Deadline for Submission: The deadline for submission is April 15th of each calendar year.

Final Selection: Scholarship winners will be notified before July 1st of each calendar year.