Scholarship Qualifications:
- Must be a U.S. citizen* – David A. Long Scholarship ONLY. Does not apply to the Serena DiMagno Scholarship.
- A deserving applicant in his or her pursuit of higher education
- The applicant must be a Pennsylvania resident, but may select an approved out-of-state institution (college, university, graduate school or technical institute)
- Applicants must submit Scholarship Application by the application deadline each year.
- Although not essential to the grant award, it is desired that the successful applicant pursue a course of study that applies to the water supply industry.
David A. Long Memorial Scholarship
The WWOAP Scholarship Committee annually awards scholarship money to any WWOAP member in good standing, to his or her dependent, or to a deserving student. Two scholarships will be handed out; a $1,750 scholarship will go to a student enrolled at a university or college, and a $1,000 scholarship will go to a student enrolled in a technical school.*
The application deadline is May 15, 2025.
Serena DiMagno Memorial Scholarship
New for this year: The WWOAP Scholarship Committee is offering a $5,000 scholarship fund. The distribution of these funds will be determined based on the number of applicants and the strength of their qualifications, with awards allocated among multiple recipients. This new scholarship opportunity is open to all eligible students, regardless of U.S. citizenship.
The application deadline is May 15, 2025.
Email the scholarship coordinator – Meng Wang, Ph.D.
2024 Scholarship Winners
Laura Malehorn
Jediah Burkhart
CONGRATULATIONS LAURA AND JED!
The scholarship awardees were acknowledged during the WWOAP Annual Conference.
*NOTE: WWOAP is a non-profit organization made up of volunteers and depend upon sponsor/exhibitor contributions as our primary funding source. Consequently, the Board will consider granting additional scholarship awards if funding is available and the pool of candidates meets the eligibility criteria.
Previous Scholarship Winners