2024 OOWA Annual Scholarships: University & College
Application deadline: January 15, 2024
We graciously appreciate and accept early submissions.
The Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association (OOWA) sponsors two annual education scholarships to support student OOWA members who are enrolled in a post-secondary program and who will be returning to full time studies in the summer or fall semesters. (Note that students can become OOWA members for free, with proof of enrollment.) The values of the annual scholarships are:
- · University Award: $3,000.00
- · College Award: $2,000.00
Preference will be given to applicants who are enrolled in programs that will benefit the onsite wastewater industry, such as Environmental Studies, Public Health Enforcement, Wastewater Treatment, Civil Engineering, or Heavy Equipment Construction. Confirmation of summer internship or employment in the onsite wastewater industry, or past experience within the industry, will also be considered.
The University award is available to any student currently enrolled at an Ontario university. Students must be a member of OOWA, and they can become members for free, when proof of enrollment is included. Participants may only receive the award once during their studies.
University students must include the following documents in their application:
Please submit as a single PDF package including the following:
- Letter of interest in the scholarship, including relevant studies and/or experience
- Statement of program of study (demonstrating enrollment)
- Two letters of reference with signatures
- Transcript of related program grades (can be an unofficial transcript)
- Proof of OOWA membership (and students can become members for free)
The College award is available to any student currently enrolled at an Ontario college. Students must be a member of OOWA, and can become OOWA members for free, by including proof of enrollment. Participants may only receive the award once during their studies.
College students must include the following in their application package:
Please submit as a single PDF package including the following:
- Letter of interest in the scholarship, including relevant studies and/or experience
- Transcript of related program grades (can be an unofficial transcript)
- Two letters of reference with signatures
- Proof of OOWA membership (and students can become members for free)
Submissions must be in a PDF electronic file format and emailed to outreach@oowa.org, attention “OOWA Scholarship Program”. Applications are due on Monday, January 15, 2024, and we graciously accept and appreciate early submissions. Successful applicants will be announced at our 2024 Convention on Monday, March 4, 2024.
