Tuesday, July 28, 2009

ISAWWA Offers Safe Water Scholarship Program

The Safe Water Scholarship Program, provided by the Illinois Section American Water Works Association (ISAWWA), is available for high school, college, and continuing education students pursuing a degree or certification related to drinking water or water quality. Applicable fields of study include civil and environmental engineering, chemistry, biology, and water system operations. Scholarships are also available for high school students to attend summer enrichment programs in science or engineering.

ISAWWA is the Illinois chapter of the American Water Works Association, a nationwide organization of more than 60,000 drinking water industry professionals, representing water utilities, engineering firms, research institutions, equipment manufacturers, and regulatory agencies. ISAWWA’s mission is to be the authoritative resource on safe water in Illinois. Visit ISAWWA’s web site, www.isawwa-portal.com, click on the Outreach Program link, and scroll to the bottom of the page for a link to download the scholarship application. Contact Laurie Dougherty at laurie@isawwa.org with any questions about the scholarship program or the application.

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