Stephen K. Hall ACWA WATER LAW AND POLICY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
2011-’12 Academic Year
ACWA began its scholarship program in 1961 to ensure that motivated and committed students join in 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 a graduate level scholarship, in the amount
of $7,000, to a qualified student.
PLEASE NOTE: Students should read all guidelines and award criteria to ensure they are eligible to apply
for the ACWA Water Law and Policy Scholarship. APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED ON OR
BEFORE APRIL 1, 2011.
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT ALL ENTRIES
Last Name
First Name
Middle Name
Student ID #
Home street address City
State
Zip
Present mailing street address
City
State
Zip
Present phone number Home phone number
E-mail address
Name of college now attending
College Program next Fall (check one):
Doctorate
Master’s
Law School
Name of college you plan to attend in Fall this year
Degree sought (degree should be in law, policy or public administration with a focus/concentration in
water resources).
Anticipated date of completion
Number of units taking per term
Cumulative GPA (undergraduate) Cumulative GPA (graduate)
Have you ever received an ACWA Scholarship (check one)?
Yes
No
(If you need more space to respond to any of the following questions, please attach a separate piece of paper.)
1. Attach your curriculum vitae
2. Attach sealed, complete college transcripts from all schools attended including current course of study.
3. Attach at least three letters of recommendation from postsecondary work and/or other programs of
study. Examples could include letters from professors, internship directors, ACWA Public Member
Water Agency, etc.
-more-
4. Briefly describe any past or current employment and internships directly related to your field, and the
average number of hours worked per week:
5. List your extra curricular activities in college, the community, etc. (Please include all activities related
to California’s water industry):
6. List significant awards, recognition, honors, etc., you have received, including dates:
7. List any public works, articles etc. you have published, including dates:
8. List any professional and scholastic societies of which you are a member and any offices held:
9. How will this scholarship impact and/or contribute to your current financial situation as it pertains to
your educational goals?:
10.Please describe your post-graduate/career goals.
11.Attach a typed 2-3 page essay addressing the following:
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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?
What do you see as the key future challenges facing water in California?
ACWA Scholarship Program, 910 K Street, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95814-3577 916.441.4545
www.acwa.com
FAX 916.325.2316