Scholarships
OAWWA Scholarship Program
Investing in the next generation of Ohio’s water professionals
At a Glance
• Deadline: January 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)
• Eligibility: Students residing in Ohio or attending an Ohio-based program related to the water industry
• Awards: 12 scholarships for 2026-2027 cycle
• Required: 3 documents (personal statement, recommendation, transcript)
Eligibility
Applicants must:
• Reside in Ohio or attend a school located in Ohio
• Be enrolled (or accepted) in a water-industry–related program
• Submit a complete application with all required documents by the deadline
Required Documents
You will not be able to submit your application without uploading all three:
1. Personal Statement
• Describe your career goals and how your field supports Ohio’s drinking water sector.
• Include how you plan to engage with the water community.
2. Letter of Recommendation
• From an instructor, professor, program director, or employer/supervisor.
3. Transcript
• Current scholastic transcript (unofficial accepted).
Application Process
1. Prepare your documents.
2. Complete the online form in one sitting (no save-and-return option).
3. Upload all required documents and submit.
4. Receive an automatic confirmation email.
Selection Criteria
Applications are reviewed by the OAWWA Scholarship Committee. Reviewers consider:
• Relevance to the water industry
• Academic performance/progress
• Clarity and quality of personal statement
• Strength of recommendation
• Professionalism and completeness
Timeline
• Application Window: October 2025–January 31, 2026
• Committee Review: February–March 2026
• Notifications Issued: May 2026
• Disbursement: June 2026
Ready to apply?
Frequently Asked Questions
• Can I start the form and finish later? No. The form does not support saving progress. Prepare your documents first.
• Can I update my application after submitting? No. Submissions are final. For urgent corrections before the deadline, email [email protected].
• Do you accept unofficial transcripts? Yes, unless your program requires official copies. We may request verification.
• Are part-time students eligible? Yes, provided the program is related to the water industry and other criteria are met.
• How are funds disbursed? OAWWA disburses funds in June per the instructions provided by awardees (typically to the institution or as allowed by policy).
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