Scholarship Description
Number and Value: Up to Four awards with a value of $1,000each (one for each Atlantic Canadian province: NB, NL, NS, and PEI)
Tenure: One year (non-renewable)
Eligibility: An applicant shall
• be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
• be registered as a full-time student in a postsecondary institution in Atlantic Canada;
• have successfully completed at least one year of postsecondary education; and
• intend to pursue a career related to the water or wastewater industry.
Fields of Study: University degree in engineering/science or college diploma in water/wastewater field.
Assessment criteria:
• Academic record after at least one year completion of postsecondary education (30%);
• Statement/essay (60%); and
• Work experience and extracurricular activities (10%).
Preference will be given to a candidate with a demonstrated interest in working in the water or wastewater
treatment sectors.
Application: The application shall include
• a short biography, a recent photo and contact information including name, phone number, mailing
and email addresses;
• a 500-word statement or essay of the applicant’s interest, knowledge and future goals in the water/wastewater industry together with applicable work experience or extracurricular activities;
• a description/list of planned future studies; and
• supporting documents including i) an official transcript completed to date, and ii) a copy of passport (the page showing your name, nationality and place of birth), citizenship/PR certificate or birth certificate
Year of Need: College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior,
Type:
Num Awards: 4
Min Award:
Max Award: 1,000
Deadline: 2024-12-31
Website: http://www.acwwa.ca/
Sponsoring Organization
Atlantic Canada Water and Wastewater Association (ACWWA)
P.O. Box 28141 131 Shrewsbury Road
Dartmouth, NS B2W 6E2
Contact Person: Dr. Bing Chen, Chair of Scholarships Committee
Phone: (902) 434-6002
Fax: (902) 435-7796
Web: http://www.acwwa.ca/
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