Safe Water Scholarship  

Overview:  
The Outreach Committee seeks to support the future generation of total water workers by providing scholarships to students committed to a future in the water industry and who are currently enrolled in post-secondary education programs. 

Eligibility/Guidelines 
Must be enrolled in post-secondary education college or university, pursuing a Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral degree. 
Must be enrolled in or considering a career in a water related field. 
Must fill out application in full including the sections: Goals, Interest in Field, and Leadership. Include your most recent transcript and resume. 
Preference given to those who are attending school in Illinois and/or plan to live and work in Illinois.

Scholarship Details: 
Up to $1000.00 is available.  
Distributed to educational institutions for the current academic year. 
Application Deadline: June 30th 
Notification by: August 
Funds Distributed by: September 30th 

 Applications are now closed for 2025.  2026 Scholarships will open in February 2026.

 

AWWA Water Operator Continuing Education Fund

Overview:  
The Outreach Committee seeks to ensure a strong knowledge base for future generations of water and wastewater operators by providing scholarships for operator professional development. 
The Water Operator Continuing Education Fund is funded by the Illinois Section AWWA and through a match from AWWA’s, The Water Equation Campaign. 

Eligibility/Guidelines 
• Applicant must be a current water or wastewater operator, or seeking to enter the water, wastewater, or stormwater profession as operator. 
•  Applicant must be seeking a certification/licensure, two-year related associate degree, technical school program, professional training program, books and manuals, and/or operator related conferences/training focused on water, wastewater, and/or stormwater. 
• Applicant must work in the State of Illinois. 

Scholarship Details: 
Up to $500.00 available funds from the IL Section AWWA with a match from the American Water Works Association (total up to $1000.00). 
Distributed to organization or institution providing training. 
Application Deadline: June 30th
Notification by: August 
Funds Distributed by: September 30th 
*Items related to books, manuals, conferences, professional development courses, and other eligible expenses will be reimbursed to recipient upon presentation of eligible receipts.

Applications are now closed for 2025.  2026 Scholarships will open in February, 2026.

 

Illinois PUBLIC SERVICE INSTITUTE-IPSI SCHOLARSHIP

The Institute offers a 3-year leadership training program for public service employees. 
Applicants must be Illinois Section AWWA members and may apply for a $500 scholarship towards tuition for each year, a total of $1500 for the three-year IPSI program. 
For more information and to apply for the scholarship, click on this link: IPSI Scholarship Information 

 

AWWA Scholarships

Please click here for a full list of American Water Works Association's Scholarship Opportunities.