Raftelis Leadership Scholarship

Who can apply

• Permanent resident of the United States, Mexico or Canada.

About the scholarship

The Raftelis Leadership Scholarship provides $5,000 to an undergraduate or graduate student interested in solving problems for local governments and municipal utilities. Selection considers leadership, strong academic achievement, initiative, curiosity and interest in public service. Full-time students are encouraged to apply. No specific major is required; business, finance, environmental studies, communications, public affairs, economics, marketing, environmental public health and public administration align with the scholarship’s mission. AWWA membership is not required. Applications for the 2027–2028 academic year are due November 6, 2026. Letters of recommendation must arrive before the deadline; recommendations from family members or friends are not accepted. Awards are paid directly to the school.