Inaugural Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Foundation Scholarships

Deadline: Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Award Amount: $10,000

Duration: One year, starting Jan 1, 2024

The ACWA Foundation exists to serve all Californians by advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the water industry through education, research, and workforce development.

ABOUT: The ACWA Foundation scholarship program will award three $10,000 scholarships in fall of 2023. This scholarship program is about investing in future water leaders and cultivating a bright future for students who are dedicated to working in this industry. Priority will be given to applicants whose situation best advances the ACWA Foundation mission. Criteria for selection will also be based on financial need, academic excellence, career goals, and interest in the water community.

Requirements include:

• A low-income, first generation college student, from an under-represented group, including BIPOC, members of the LGBTQ2+ Community, people with disabilities, veterans, etc.

• Interest in a career in water management and related fields.

• Willing and open to an experiential learning experience with university faculty, government agency, or ACWA Member of the water industry

• Full-time equivalent undergraduate students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher

• Have at least three semesters remaining in your degree program