SCHOLARSHIP & FUNDS COMMITTEE

Duties

The Scholarship & Funds Committee is responsible to coordinate the award of our 4 annual Lloyd Douglas Scholarships, one in each of the Atlantic provinces.  More details about this and other scholarships are shown below.

 

The Scholarship & Funds Committee falls under the Technical Director and is comprised of:

 

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Wendy Krkosek, NS

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SCHOLARSHIP & FUNDS CHAIR

Andrew Niblock, NL

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SCHOLARSHIP & FUNDS COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Scott Grasman, NB

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John Kelly, PE

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Deneen Spracklin, NL 

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Steven Murphy, NS

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ACWWA Scholarships

The One AWWA/ACWWA Operator Fund

The One AWWA/ACWWA Operator Fund is funded through the support of AWWA’s Water Equation Campaign and the Atlantic Canada Water and Wastewater Association. It is awarded up to $2000 for Atlantic Canadian Water Operator training and education. Scholarship awards can be used for certification, operator-related conferences, water-related associate degrees, technical school programs, professional training programs, and books and manuals related to the water industry.  

More information on eligibility and the application process for this fund can be found HERE (PDF Format), or apply online anytime by clicking here.

To view past winners, click HERE.

 

WEF Canham Graduate Studies Scholarship

This Water Environment Federation (WEF) scholarship, honouring the former Water Environment Executive Director, Robert Canham, provides $25,000 for a post-baccalaureate student in the water environment field.   More information on eligibility and the application process/deadlines can be found HERE.

CWWA Steve Bonk Scholarship

In recognition of Steve Bonk’s guidance and development of the Canadian Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA) and his roles as leader and ambassador of the water and wastewater sectors, a scholarship in his name was established by CWWA in 1995. The scholarship is intended to provide educational assistance to those embarking on careers associated with municipal water supply or wastewater. The scholarship of $500 will be awarded annually.  More information on eligibility and application process/deadlines can be found HERE.

ABEA Annual Scholarship

At the 2011 ABEA AGM, held in St. John’s NL, it was decided that the Atlantic Branch Equipment Association would support four (4) / $1000 scholarships for the sons/daughters, of ACWWA/ABEA members, intending to pursue a career related to the water / wastewater industry, and those choosing to study in Atlantic Canada.  More information on eligibility and the application process/deadlines can be found HERE.

Canadian Stockholm Junior Water Prize

Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 Canadian Stockholm Junior Water Prize!

Emily Mah & Jazlyn McGuinty

Widdifield Secondary School

North Bay, Ontario

Emily-Jazlyn