Scholarships are offered to members of the Association or children of the members. 

Click here to download the scholarship application form.

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This form is fillable and can be completed and emailed to the office at office@epwpcoa.org or printed and mailed to EPWPCOA, Inc. 244 Mountain Top Road Reinholds, PA 17569-9077
 

All applications must be received by March 31st.
 

Member's Scholarships - These scholarships are awarded to members for tuition assistance to pursue any career path that would enhance and improve the water environment industry. 
 

Member's Children - Student Scholarships may be awarded to member's children who are actively pursuing an education in the environmental field.  The scholarship is limited to tuition assistance only at an accredited college.  The member must be in good standing with the Association or in good standing at the time of their death.
 

Basis of Award - Scholarships will be provided on a reward rather than need basis.  Past achievements and contributions to the Association and the environmental field will be considered as well as the type of curriculum to be studied.
 

Award Amounts - Scholarships are recommended by the Scholarship Committee and approved by the Board of Directors.  Repetitive year applications are accepted and acted on the same as a first time applicant.  There is a lifetime limit of $12,000 per individual and a minimum individual award of $250.
 

Interviews - All qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview.  The interviews are held in May of each year.  Interviews are considered a part of the application process.  Failure to attend the scheduled interview will result in an incomplete application and disqualification for this year's awards.  Applicants will receive notice of their appointment times.
 

The Scholarship Information Form is now included in the Scholarship Application "PDF" file that you can link to above. Scholarship awards will not be released until this Form is properly completed and received by the Association.
 

Scholarship checks will be sent directly to the educational institution.  Tuition payments for seminars, short courses, etc. will be mailed directly to the sponsor of the course.  Use of the scholarships are limited to tuition only.  Materials provided as part of the registration fee are consider an eligible expense.
 

Recipients are expected to use the scholarship in the calendar year awarded.  Arrangements must be made with the Executive Director if the need carries forward to the next calendar year.  Certain restrictions apply.

Reimbursement policy can be discussed upon request.
 

Please direct all questions to office@epwpcoa.org.