American Water Works Association
Graduate Scholarships

Note to PIs: The following program summary is intended to be used for informational purposes only. It does not replace the sponsor’s actual funding opportunity announcement. Always review the most recent version of the sponsor’s full announcement to verify that the deadline has not changed and to identify the most current program requirements.

About the scholarships

The American Water Works Association offers numerous scholarships for both master’s- and doctoral-level graduate students. To view descriptions of all scholarships, go to the list of AWWA Scholarships.

AECOM ($5,000)

Student pursuing a graduate engineering degree in onnovative solutions to improve drinking water in urban communities.

American Water Scholarship ($5,000)

Student must be pursuing a graduate degree (master’s or doctoral) and interested in service to the water industry.

ARCADIS Scholarship ($5,000)

Student must be pursuing a graduate degree (master’s or doctoral) in the water science field with intent to pursue a career in this industry.

HDR/Henry “Bud” Benjes Scholarship ($5,000)

Student must be pursuing a master’s degree in the water science field.

Bryant L. Bench Scholarship ($10,000)

Student must be pursuing a graduate degree (master’s) and interested in developing innovative solutions to the world’s water challenges.

Dave Caldwell Scholarship ($5,000)

Student must be a female and/or minority pursuing a graduate degree (master’s or doctoral) with a demonstrated ability to provide leadership in applied research and consulting in the drinking water field.

Thomas R. Camp Scholarship ($5,000)

Student must be pursuing a graduate degree (master’s or doctoral) in applied research in the drinking water field.

Holly A. Cornell Scholarship ($7,500)

Be an outstanding female and/or minority master’s student in pursuit of advanced training in the field of water supply and treatment.

Hazen and Sawyer Scholarship ($5,000)

Student must be pursuing a master’s degree in the water science field.

HDR One Water Institute Scholarship ($10,000)

Graduate student must be working toward a degree and to conduct research in the water science field.

Jacobs/CH2M Holly A. Cornell Scholarship ($10,000)

Encourages and supports outstanding female and/or minority students pursuing advanced training in the field of water supply and treatment.

Larson Aquatic Research Scholarship ($5,000 for Master's, $7,000 for doctoral)

Student must be interested in a career in the fields of corrosion control, treatment and distribution of domestic and industrial water supplies, aquatic chemistry, and/or environmental chemistry.

Mueller Continuing Education Scholarship ($5,000)

Student must be a current utility employee seeking an initial undergraduate degree in the field of water treatment.

Neptune Technology Group Scholarship ($5,000)

Student must be seeking an undergraduate degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, computer or software engineering.

Raftelis Leadership Scholarship ($5,000)

Raftelis aims to support and grow relationships with promising students who have an interest in becoming problem solvers for local governments and municipal water utilities. Students who have a major in business, finance, communications, public affairs, economics, marketing, and government relations are aligned with the types of majors many of our employees have.