PURPOSE OF PROGRAM
The purpose of this scholarship program is to:
(1) Promote the education of members of the Oregon Onsite Wastewater Association (O2WA) and their sons or daughters in any field of higher education, and
(2) Promote education in the environmental sciences or other related academic pursuits that apply to the field of onsite wastewater treatment.
The Scholarship Committee may award multiple scholarships of $1,500, depending on fundraising, in any given year to one or more graduating high school students and/or one or more currently enrolled college students. The number of Awards, combination of Awardees, and amount of each Award will be at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee. A larger scholarship amount or additional scholarships may be made in any year with prior approval from the Board of Directors. A special scholarship, in the amount of $5,000 or more,may be awarded for students pursuing advanced degrees specifically related to onsite wastewater treatment.
The scholarship award(s) will be made directly to the scholarship winner(s) following submission of proof of registration and attendance by an appropriate faculty member for the current academic period.
Any questions about the plan or application form or application process please email the O2WA office at info@o2wa.org.