The Georgia Section of the American Water Works Association (GAWWA) awards two $1,500 non-renewable scholarships annually. Scholarships are awarded to individual members of GAWWA or their children.
These scholarships are designated as follows:
High School
One scholarship will be awarded to a high school graduate for studies at a four-year college or university or at a vocational, technical or trade school.
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College or Vocational School
One scholarship will be awarded to a college student currently enrolled in a four-year college or university or at a vocational, technical or trade school.
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AWWA’s Water Equation and GAWWA will award one or more One AWWA Operator Scholarships in an amount up to $2,000 for Water Operator training and education each year. Scholarship award can be used for certification/licensure, two-year water related associate degree, technical school program, professional training program, books and manuals, operator related conferences, and four-year degree programs and related expenses.
Each scholarship recipient will receive a one-year AWWA Operator membership.
This upcoming academic year I plan to attend the University of Michigan majoring in art and communications. I hope this path will lead me to a career within the business world in marketing, PR, advertising, or graphic design! I love combining my artistic skills with my writing and logical brain to create an intriguing and thrilling design, and the University of Michigan will help me accomplish my passions.
As an incoming Junior at Georgia Tech majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, I’ve actively engaged with the Investments Committee, Venture Capital Club, and Greek life, giving life to my college experience. Post-graduation, I wish to apply my classroom knowledge to the financial industry, focusing on evaluating and supporting innovative ventures. I also plan to leverage my study abroad experiences to gain a global perspective on finance. My goal is to stay current with industry trends and advancements, to make meaningful impacts in the future. I value mentorship and plan to seek guidance from professionals to enhance my career growth. Georgia Tech has been transformative, and I will continue learning, embracing challenges, and making meaningful contributions to the financial industry.
I am very thankful and blessed that I was able to get a scholarship for my dream career. I’ve always wanted to help society behind the scenes because I’m very much introverted. I am hoping one day to receive my class 1 license with good training and knowledge. To be able to become a water operator tech is an honor.
I selected a career in the field of wastewater operations because of my passion for making a positive impact, my interest in learning as much as I can about a variety of topics, and the opportunity to provide a stable income for my family. I have over 18 years of experience in various fields, including landscaping, construction, and irrigation, and I have acquired a wide range of skills that I believe will be valuable in this field. My background as a contractor has taught me the importance of efficiency and attention to detail, which I believe will be critical skills in the field of wastewater operations.
Following graduation, I plan to attend Clemson University in the fall. I will pursue a degree in Industrial Engineering. After completing my Bachelor’s degree, I plan on continuing to obtain my Master’s degree prior to starting my career.
My name is Jordan Inglett and I am the gracious receiver of this scholarship. I am so thankful for this opportunity and it allowing me to fulfill my dreams of being a nurse! I plan on finishing nursing school, and going back to school to become a Nurse Practitioner or a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and hopefully starting a career in the Operating Room. I can’t wait to see where this journey takes me! Thank you, GAWWA!.
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My plans in the future are to be the wastewater superintendent at the City of Crawford. I am already the operator in charge, and I would like to encourage others to further their education, too. Our city is growing, and I want to be “ahead of the game.” I desire to be able to educate future personnel and others as well. This is not a job you will get rich at, but it is rewarding to know we make a difference to our community. We ensure that our water is clean and is safe as it goes back into the creeks and rivers. We make a difference, not only now, but for our future generations to have and enjoy.
Thanks to the One AWWA scholarship, I was able to get the help and edge needed to help me prepare to properly be educated in the inner workings of water. Feeling absolutely confident in taking my Class 3 certification exam, I blame to pass and obtain my license and go forth proudly into the field of water! It’s a very exciting and rewarding experience. The AWWA scholarship provided absolutely made this possible.
After graduating high school, I plan to attend Kennesaw State University and majoring in Business Administration. After completing my four-year degree, I wall prepare for the LSAT and attend Law School with the ultimate goal of becoming a lawyer.
I am currently a Freshmen at the University of Georgia majoring in Human Development and Family Sciences with an emphasis in Child Life. I am also working towards getting my M.S. in Child Life to one day become a Certified Child Life Specialist.
Clean water….? It’s something that most of us take for granted. No one ever gives thought to the processes that have to occur for us to have it, I know I never did. That is until my father became a wastewater treatment operator.
Amanda Willis knows a lot about her hometown of Carlton, Georgia. She know that with a population of 250 people and a total of 169 water accounts, the city is rated #4 in the State of Georgia and is qualified as a Very Small Water System. How does she know this information? Amanda serves on the city council and as Mayor Pro tem, spending much of her time reviewing water infrastructure projects for future city growth, and recently assisted with creating a digital map of the city’s water system.