Pennsylvania American Water Kicks off Stream of Learning Scholarship Program
January 13 2016 - 10:15AM
Business Wire
Support for outstanding students entering
fields vital to water, wastewater industry
Pennsylvania American Water today announced that applications
are being accepted for its 2016 Stream of Learning Scholarship
Program to provide financial assistance to high school seniors who
are planning to pursue careers in the water and wastewater
industry. The program is designed to support outstanding students
living in Pennsylvania American Water’s service territories who are
charting a course of study in specific fields, ranging from
engineering to environmental science, which are crucial to the
water and wastewater business.
The company will award scholarships of $2,000 each to 10
students who are selected through the program’s application
process. Applicants must meet the following criteria:
•
Students must currently live in one of Pennsylvania American
Water’s service areas. (Students can attend college outside of the
company’s service territory.)
•
Students must plan to attend a two- or four-year college or
technical school.
•
Students must plan to study environmental science, engineering,
biology or chemistry.
“Now in its seventh year, our Stream of Learning Scholarship
Program is helping attract extremely bright, dedicated students who
have much to offer for our industry’s future,” said Kathy L. Pape,
president of Pennsylvania American Water. “We believe it’s
important to inspire and support talented young people who share
our commitment to maintaining public health, protecting the
environment and promoting economic development.”
Winners will be selected by a panel of judges and will receive
their awards in May. Family members of Pennsylvania American Water
employees are not eligible.
This month, the company is sending scholarship brochures and
applications to high school guidance counselors throughout its
service territory. Applications can also be downloaded from the
company’s website at www.pennsylvaniaamwater.com and must be
postmarked by March 21, 2016.
Pennsylvania American Water is the largest water utility in the
state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater
services to approximately 2.2 million people. Founded in 1886,
American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse
publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With
headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs approximately
6,800 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water,
wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million
people in 47 states and parts of Canada. More information can be
found by visiting www.amwater.com.
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