New PNCWA Scholarship Program Launched

Make a tax deductible donation to the PNCWA Scholarship fund.

Thanks to the work of many, our association has officially established a scholarship program. The overall scholarship program objective is to encourage and support educational studies in the area of water quality, providing incentive for highly capable individuals to prepare for careers in the field of Water Quality Control and Environmental Protection.

Seed funding of $1500 for the program was approved in the 2009 PNCWA budget and the intention is to seek individual and corporate contributions (fully tax deductible) and create fundraising events to bring in scholarship dollars for the awards.

To make a tax deductible contribution to the scholarship fund, use this online form now.

If individuals, families or companies are interested in setting up/funding an ongoing named scholarship (memorial, in honor of, corporate) please contact the PNCWA office.

Application & Criteria for 2010

The PNCWA Scholarship application is here. The 2010 application deadline was to have been April 30 but has been extended to May 5.

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The first scholarship awards will be limited to immediate family members of current PNCWA members. Initially awards will be targeted to a student currently in their second year of a 2-year related technical program, the third or fourth year of a 4-year accredited Bachelor program, or to a graduate student (all with a focus on educational studies related to water quality).

As funds grow, the scholarship program eligibility criteria and awards will be expanded.

Announcement of Awards

The first round of awards will be announced October 25 during the Opening Session of the 2010 Annual Conference in Bend, Oregon.