A GREAT OPPORTUNITY!
These scholarships are named after Lucy Grassano, who was a Principal Administrative Assistant at NYCDEP. She was a mentor, friend, teacher and "mother" to many operations staff throughout the years. Everyone needs a coach; it is in this spirit that these scholarships are granted in her name.
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NYWEA ANNUAL/SPRING MEETING OPERATOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Full week registration waived for NYWEA Annual Conference/Spring Conference.
This opportunity for certified operators to attend the Annual Meeting (in-person or virtually) as well as the Spring Meeting in Syracuse, NY.
The winners will receive the following: Full week registration waived for both NYWEA conferences, travel stipend for each, Spring Meeting operator scholarship winner dinner and awards ceremony and a special award giveaway bag.
The criteria are noted below:
1) Must be a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator **
2) One operator from EACH CHAPTER will be selected-send recommendations to
carolyn@nywea.org 3) Selections made of the following:
a. Individual has never attended an Annual Meeting of NYWEA in the past.
b. Must be a NYWEA member (Members Application can accompany Scholarship Application)
**Applicants must work day-to-day in a wastewater treatment or collections utility. NYWEA voluntary collections systems operators are also eligible.
Application Instruction
1) Complete the online application
2) Complete Essay (be sure to note which Chapter affiliation)
Deadline: January 15, 2022
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RENEWAL TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS
Four Scholarships of up to $150 each will be awarded throughout the year; two (2) in the Spring and two (2) in the Fall.
Eligibility
1) Applicant must have completed approved renewal training credits from an approved training source.
2) Proof of completion of training credits
EMAIL THE FOLLOWING TO
CAROLYN@NYWEA.ORG *A receipt showing payment for training course(s).
*An essay stating how this scholarship will help you achieve the renewal of your wastewater license.
Deadline: April 1st and September 1st
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WEF ANNUAL MEETING-WEFTEC SCHOLARSHIP
Full Week Registration Waived for Conference
This opportunity is for a certified operators to attend WEFTEC.
The winner will receive the following: Full Week Registration Waived for WEFTEC, travel stiped towards travel costs.
The criteria are noted below:
1) Must be a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator**
2) Selections made on the following:
a. Individual has never attended WEFTEC in the past
b. Must be a NYWEA member (membership application can accompany scholarship application)
**Applicants must work day-to-day in a wastewater treatment or collection utility. NYWEA voluntary collection systems operators are also eligible.
Application Instruction:
1) Complete the online application
2) Complete Essay (be sure to note which Chapter affiliation)
Deadline: June 1, 2022
