NENAWC Scholarship
Apply for the 2026 NENAWC Career Scholarship
The New England Chapter – National Association of Water Companies (“NENAWC”) has established a scholarship for eligible high school students which will be administered through its Scholarship Committee. It is the intention of the Committee to award the scholarship each year to a deserving candidate.
About the Award
Through the generosity of the NENAWC Membership and Scholarship Committee, the scholarship award each year will be $2,000.
The Scholarship Committee shall review all properly completed applications and make their recommendation to the Board. The decision of the Board shall be final. In the event that there are no qualified applicant(s), the Committee shall report such information to the Board and no Scholarship will be granted in that year.
The successful applicant shall be notified of the decision of the Board and will be invited to attend a NENAWC event where the award shall be presented.
Eligibility Criteria
The following criteria must be met for scholarship consideration:
- Applicants will be a graduating High School Senior from an accredited High School or equivalent from any of the following states: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.
- Preference will be given to applicants who are actively pursuing an approved course of study at an accredited higher education institution directly related to Drinking Water, Water Engineering, Environmental Studies, or Waste Water.
- An academic GPA of 3.0 at their high school is mandatory. The relevance and rigor of the courses taken in high school shall be considered.
Submit an Application
To be considered for this year’s award, applications must be received by May 25, 2026.
Applicants must submit a completed application form and provide the following additional information:
- An official transcript from their current academic institution, including transcripts from the first half of the senior year.
- A typed and signed autobiographical sketch highlighting: accomplishments, interests, hobbies, future plans, your chosen field of study and if it will improve the environment, or public health, in particular the water industry, and explain the importance/impact the scholarship will have on you.
Contact Denise Poole at 860-664-6245 or dpoole@ctwater.com with any questions.
To be considered for this year’s award, applications must be received by May 25, 2026.
Email your application and required documents to:
Giving@ctwater.com