Overview

Chair: Katherine Schlef

Staff: Mary Quigley

Council: External Affairs

About the NEWWA Scholarship Committee

The committee's mission is to solicit and review applications and award scholarships. Awards are based on merit, character, and need to members and student members. Preference is given to candidates in programs related to water works practice. The committee is available to advise on rules and fund investment.

In 2019, the committee awarded 12 scholarships (to 12 students) and 0 Operator’s Awards, totaling $22,000. These awards were formally announced at the September 2019 NEWWA Annual Conference.

2019 Recipients:

• Nicola Elardo, University of New Hampshire
• Kyle Gerlach, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
• Veronica Gonsalez, Tufts University
• Sarah Jakositz, University of New Hampshire
• Abigail King, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
• Annabelle Mathers, Northeastern University
• Melissa Saale, Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies
• Stephanie Salerno, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
• Megan Sidur, Western New England University
• Nicole Veronesi, Western New England University
• Meghan White, University of New Hampshire
• Cassidy Yates, University of New Hampshire

Visit the NEWWA Scholarships page to view scholarship awards available to students and operators. 2020 applications coming soon.

​Committee members can click here to access the Private NEWWA Scholarship Committee page.

Public Committee Documents

Committee Calendar