GENERAL

2995
ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES

910 K St., Ste. 100
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tel: (916)441-4545; Fax: (916)325-2316; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.acwanet.com

There are 6-8 $1500 awards available to juniors and seniors that are California residents attending California universities. Must be in a water-related field of study. Students applying can be transferring to a university from a junior college as long as they will be a junior in the fall. Applications available on the Web at http://www.acwanet.com/news_info/scholarships/index1.asp.

Title of Award:
Association of California Water Agencies Scholarships

Area, Field, or Subject:
Applied Sciences; Biology; Civil Engineering; Environmental Science; Hydrology; Natural Resources; Natural Sciences; Surveying; Surveying Technology, Cartography, or Geographic Information Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
7 scholarship(s), totaling $10,500.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 6. Maximum no. of awards: 8. Minimum award amount: $1500.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
4/1.

Apply to:
La Vonne Watson, Communications Coordinator, 916-441-4545, [email protected].

2996
ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES

910 K St., Ste. 100
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tel: (916)441-4545; Fax: (916)325-2316; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.acwanet.com

The Clair A. Hill award scholarship is administered by a different member agency each year. The guidelines vary by administering agency and therefore it is best to contact ACWA for information. Generally, winner is in a water-related field of study. Must be a resident of California enrolled in a California four-year college or university.

Title of Award:
Clair A. Hill Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Applied Sciences; Biology; Civil Engineering; Environmental Science; Hydrology; Natural Resources; Natural Sciences; Surveying; Surveying Technology, Cartography, or Geographic Information Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
1 scholarship(s), totaling $3,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum award amount: $3000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
4/1.

Apply to:
La Vonne Watson, Communications Coordinator, 916-441-4545, [email protected].

2997
CALIFORNIA WATER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

c/o California Water Awareness Campaign
910 K St., Ste. 340
Sacramento, CA 95814-3557
Tel: (916)325-2596; Fax: (916)325-4849; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.wateraware.org

To provide economic support to graduating high school and/or junior college students who exhibit an interest or are actively pursuing a career in the water industry.

Title of Award:
California Water Awareness Campaign Water Scholar

Area, Field, or Subject:
Agriculture ; Environmental Science; Hydrology; Landscape Architecture; Natural Resources

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
2 scholarship(s), totaling $5,000.

Funds Available:
Maximum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $2500.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
3/31.

Apply to:
Lynne Wichmann, Campaign Coordinator, 916-325-2596, [email protected].

2998
HANDS-ON! PROJECTS/HYDRO POWER CONTEST

9 Mayflower Rd.
Northborough, MA 01532
Tel: (508)351-6023; Fax: (508)351-6023; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://users.rcn.com/hands-on/hydro/contest.html

Scholarship awards are presented to winners in two categories of an engineering competition. Winners must design, build, and submit for testing a device that converts the potential energy contained in water into mechanical power. Contestants may compete in either power or efficiency categories, or both. Application fee is $20. Deadline is June 1.

Title of Award:
Hydro Power Contest

Area, Field, or Subject:
Energy and Power Engineering; Hydrology

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, Vocational/Occupational, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
6 scholarship(s), totaling $8,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 6. Maximum no. of awards: 10. Minimum award amount: $500. Maximum award amount: $2500.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: transcript; entry in a contest; application fee.

Deadline for Receipt:
6/1.

Apply to:
Michael Coates, Administrator, 508-351-6023, [email protected].

2999
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GREAT LAKES RESEARCH

Attn: Business Office
2205 Commonwealth Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Tel: (734)665-5503; Fax: (734)741-2055; E-mail: [email protected]; Web Site: http://www.iaglr.org

Award given to any senior undergraduate, masters, or doctoral student who wishes to pursue a future in research, conservation, education, communication, management, or other knowledge-based activity pertaining to the Great Lakes. Deadline is March 15.

Title of Award:
Paul W. Rodgers Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Education; Earth Science; Natural Resources; Natural Sciences; Hydrology; Marine Biology; Environmental Science

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
3/15.

Apply to:
Scholarship Contact Person, 734-665-5503, [email protected].