Home :
Awards & Scholarships : Education Scholarships
Education Scholarships
|
Important
Stuff |
|
Click Here to view information about Education and Certification offerings.
_______________
4th Annual Water Sector Cyber Security
Conference
September 24, 2008
Doubletree Hotel
San Jose, CA
Please join us for a one-day forum focusing on Water Systems
Cyber Security. The SCADA & IT Cyber Security Forum is an educational and
networking opportunity for individuals in the water industry to share
information and implement best practices related to network and control systems
security.
Click
Here for more
information.
Click Here
to register Online.
_______________
September 17 & 18
Monterey, CA
Please
click here for a Registration
Form.
_______________
Interested in having training at your water district?
Click here to learn about our FEE FOR SERVICE PROGRAM
_______________
East Valley Water District
2008 Water Quality & Regulatory Conference
October 15 - 17, 2008
_______________
EDUCATIONAL EXTRAVAGANZA
December 5, 2008
Santa Clarita, CA
8:00 am - 3:30 pm
_______________
WATERSMART INNOVATIONS
The California – Nevada Section is proud to announce a partnership with Water Smart Innovations!
The inaugural WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition, Oct. 8-10, 2008, in Las Vegas, will be the premiere venue for showcasing new water-efficiency technology; building and strengthening effective, interdisciplinary relationships and establishing your company as an international leader in innovative water efficiency technology and services.
Click here for more information.
_______________
|
|
|
I. The California-Nevada Section, American Water
Works Association (AWWA) Scholarship Program
Is designed for those individuals attending a College or Community College in the
states of California and Nevada. Its purpose is to assist students who are pursuing a
career which would apply to the field of water supply and treatment.
II. Eligibility Requirements
a. Full or part time student, 4 year college with a B.A./B.S.
objective
b. Full or part time student, 2 year college with an A.A./A.S. objective
c. Permanent resident of California or Nevada
III. Obtaining an Application
Applications are available by writing to the California-Nevada Section, AWWA at 10574
Acacia Street, Suite D6, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, or click here for printable application.
IV. Frequency of Scholarship
Annually. The Section reserves the right not to make an award for any year in which an
outstanding candidate is not identified.
V. Applicant Deadline
Applications must be received by June 1, 2008.
VI. Notification of Recipients
Scholarship recipients will be notified by September 1 and the awards will be made at
the Section's annual Fall conference.
VII. Scholarship Disbursements
The scholarship funds will be disbursed directly to the recipient on or before
September 29. The California-Nevada Section, AWWA scholarship, and other scholarships
awarded through the Section, are to be used for educational purposes only.
VIII. Support Provided
Two scholarships will be provided: two $1,000 scholarships for a full time student
attending a 4-year college with a B.A./B.S. degree goal.
IX. Method of Selecting Scholarship Recipient
A subcommittee of the Education Committee of the California-Nevada Section, AWWA will
evaluate the applicants and select a scholarship recipient based on:
a. Relation of academic program to the water supply and treatment
industry;
b. Need for financial assistance;
c. Career goals;
d. Academic record;
e. Confirmation of acceptance for the college or community college
applicant plans to attend.
Scholarship Entry Requirements
Applicants are responsible for submitting the following:
• An official application form (typed)
• A resume (including educational history)
• Official transcripts from present or last school attended
• Three letters of recommendation (two educators, one personal)
• Proof of acceptance from the college or community college
• Indication of annual income
• A statement of 300 words or less on educational plans and career
objectives as they relate to the water utility industry
Applications must be submitted in one mailing. An incomplete application package will
be returned.
|
