Association
of California
Water Agencies
ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Leadership
Advocacy
Information
2011-’12 Academic Year
Since 1910
www.acwa.com
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT ALL ENTRIES
Last Name First Middle
Student ID # (4 year college)
Home address City
State
ZIP
Present mailing address
City
State
ZIP
(____)________________________
Present phone number (____)____________________________
Home phone number
PLEASE NOTE: Students who
will not attend school full-time
for the complete 2011-’12
academic year are not eligible
to apply. Read guidelines
carefully before completing this
application form.
E-mail address
Name of college now attending
Check one:
2 year
4 year
Year of college next Fall (check one):
Junior
Senior
Name of 4-year college you plan to attend in Fall (must be an accredited,
publicly funded college or university in California).
Degree sought (degree should be in a water resources-related field of study).
__________________________________Anticipated date of completion
__________________________________Cumulative GPA in major (# of units)
__________________________________Cumulative GPA (# of units)
Have you ever received an ACWA scholarship (check one)?
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ACWA began its scholarship
program in 1961 to assist
talented and innovative
students join the effort to ensure
California’s water quality, and
to implement sound water
management policies. This year,
ACWA continues its academic
scholarship program by offering
two $3,000 scholarships to
qualified students.
Yes
No
APPLICATIONS MUST BE POST
MARKED ON OR BEFORE
APRIL 1, 2011.
1. Attach a sealed, complete college transcript including current course of study.
2. Attach two - three letters of recommendation.
3. Briefly describe any past or current employment directly related to your field, and the average number
of hours worked per week:
4. List your extra curricular activities in college, the community, etc., related to California’s water industry:
5. List significant awards, honors, etc., you have received, including dates (please limit to five):
6. List any technical societies of which you are a member and any offices held:
7. Briefly describe how you will finance next year’s college expenses:
8. Attach a typed 1-2 page essay addressing the following:
• Identify key water-related issues you would address, if given the opportunity.
• Why have you chosen a career in the water resources field?
• How do your educational and career goals relate to a future in California water resources?
Return completed form to:
ACWA Scholarship Program
910 K Street, Suite 100
Sacramento, California 95814-3577
FAX 916.554.2342
Association
of California
Water Agencies
Leadership
Advocacy
Information
Since 1910