Apply for NEWEA scholarships
NEWEA is proud to offer scholarships to dedicated and aspiring water industry students in undergraduate and graduate levels and for individuals enrolled in continuing education/training programs. Check out previous Scholarship Recipients Essays >>
NEWEA Student Scholarship
The Scholarship Committee is pleased to offer scholarships for both environmental field majors and for non-environmental related majors whose studies align with NEWEA’s mission. One $2000 scholarship will be awarded to a qualifying Undergraduate (associate’s or bachelor’s program) or Graduate applicant in the field of civil/environmental engineering or related sciences and one $1000 scholarship will be awarded to a student interested in working in the water industry and currently enrolled in any field certificate, associate’s, or bachelor’s program. The scholarship recipients will also receive a one-year Student membership to NEWEA.
Criteria for selection include:
- Essay
- Extracurricular activities with an emphasis on volunteer experience
- Work Experience
- Grade point average
- Recommendation letter (OPTIONAL)
NEWEA’s objective is to encourage and to provide incentive for capable and motivated individuals to continue their studies in the advancement of their water environment protection skills and to enhance and promote the quality of their performance as environmental professionals.
Student Scholarship Applications* deadline is 3:00 PM on Friday, December 1, 2023
*Only online application submissions will be accepted.
**Applicants are advised to review the guidelines and sample application form information prior to online submission.
Kate Biedron Memorial Scholarship
One $3,000 award, which includes a one-year Student membership to NEWEA, will be made available to a qualifying Undergraduate applicant enrolled in a public, Massachusetts-based university in an Engineering Program. Preference will be given to students enrolled at UMass Amherst, UMass Boston, UMass Dartmouth, UMass Lowell, Mass Maritime Academy and Fitchburg State University.
Criteria for selection include:
- Essay
- Extracurricular activities with an emphasis on volunteer experience
- Work Experience
- Grade point average
- Recommendation letter (OPTIONAL)
Scholarship Applications** are due by 3:00pm on Friday, December 1, 2023
*Only online application submissions will be accepted.
**Applicants are advised to review the guidelines and sample application form information prior to online submission.
Terry Campbell Memorial Scholarship
One $3,000 award, which includes a one-year Student membership to NEWEA, will be made available to a qualifying Undergraduate applicant who is a resident of Maine and enrolled at the University of Maine Orono. The applicant must be enrolled on a full-time basis in an approved program leading to a Bachelor’s degree in the field of civil or environmental engineering.
Criteria for selection include:
- Essay
- Extracurricular activities with an emphasis on volunteer experience
- Work Experience
- Grade point average
- Recommendation letter (OPTIONAL)
Scholarship Applications** are due by 3:00pm on Friday, December 1, 2023
*Only online application submissions will be accepted.
**Applicants are advised to review the guidelines and sample application form information prior to online submission.
Kowsz Scholarship
In order to encourage the advancement of knowledge in all aspects of water pollution control, NEWEA established the Edward A. Kowsz Memorial Scholarship. The intent of the award is to encourage the continuing education of the water and wastewater industry workforce.
One $250.00 scholarship award will be awarded by the Scholarship Committee. Applicant must be a current member of NEWEA or an affiliate member in one of the recognized New England Affiliated State Associations (ASAs) to be eligible for consideration. Please check the Kowsz Application guidelines link for more information on application requirements.
*Both online or paper application submissions will be accepted.
** Applicants are requested to contact the NEWEA office prior to submitting the funding request to confirm the availability of scholarship funds.
