The Groundwater Foundation announces the availability of two 2019 scholarship programs. For more information, call (800) 858-4844 or email [email protected].
The Len Assante Scholarship Program was developed to nurture and support those who wish to pursue and advance careers involving the protection, distribution, remediation and responsible utilization of groundwater resources.
Eligibility: Scholarships are for full-time students only (including high school seniors who are applying for scholarships to be used in their first quarter or semester of post-secondary study)
Field of study: Applicants should be enrolled in a program that is groundwater industry-related, such as hydrogeology, water resource management, water well construction and supply, geology, etc.
Award amount: Scholarship amounts are dependent on available funds annually.
Application period: February 1-April 15. Submit applications online here.
Farvolden Scholarships are made in memory of Robar Farvlden of the University of Waterloo and former National Ground Water Association Director of Science and Technology.
Eligibility: Scholarships are for full-time students that submit an abstract for a poster/platform presentation at NGWA’s Groundwater Week Summit. All such students whose abstracts are accepted for presentation will be evaluated at the event by two or more judges. The four students with the highest scores will receive the Farvolden Scholarships.
Field of study: Applicants should be enrolled in a program that is groundwater industry-related, such as hydrogeology, water resource management, water well construction and supply, geology, etc.
Award amount: Four $500 scholarships will be awarded.
Application period: Poster session submission deadline is April 21. Submit presentations here.