John A. Garrett Scholarship Fund
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2013 Scholarship!
The Alabama Rural Water Association offers educational scholarships annually to deserving individuals through the John A. Garrett Scholarship Fund.
Six scholarships will be offered to individuals who meet the criteria described within. Two recipients will be selected from each of three regions North, Central and South, as shown on the Alabama Map in the amount of $750 per recipient.
We ask that you provide each of your employees who may be interested or have children who are interested a copy of the package. Where more than one child in a family or more than one employee in a utility is interested, each is eligible to apply. Read more about Eligibility.
2012 ARWA Scholarship
Application Package
(pdf)
The application must be completed in its entirety (incomplete applications will not be considered in the application process) and the utility must be a current member of the Alabama Rural Water Association.
Please note the 2012 application package must be postmarked no later than Friday, March 30, 2012. Any package received with a later postmark will not be considered.
If you have any questions, please call the ARWA office at (334) 396-5511.
About the John A. Garrett Scholarship Fund
The ARWA Board of Directors established a Scholarship Fund named the "John A. Garrett Scholarship Fund." This fund was organized for educational promotion of water and wastewater related careers throughout the State.
Six scholarships are offered annually to individuals who meet the criteria. Two recipients are selected from each of three regions representing North, Central and South Alabama (see map) in the amount of $750 per recipient.
The applicant must be a dependent child of a water or wastewater utility employee or Board Member with 2 years or more experience and the utility must be a current member of Alabama Rural Water Association to be eligible.
New this year! To insure continued growth in the number of certified water and wastewater operators in the State of Alabama, three of the six scholarships will be offered to individuals striving to enhance their professionalism by attending Alabama Water or Wastewater Operator Certification Courses for Grades I-IV certification examination preparation. This is offered to expand the educational opportunities of those individuals interested in water and wastewater industry careers. We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity.
Judging is based upon ACT scores, GPAs, extracurricular activities, reference letters and leadership potential.
ARWA Provides Educational Assistance…
2011 Scholarships Awarded
As the month of May each year brings another school year to a close, it is also a time to offer assistance to many young graduates who are interested in continuing their goals to include a higher educational degree.
The ARWA has for many years supported an Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser in support of the John A. Garrett Scholarship Fund. The 2011 Fundraiser which was organized by the Association Golf Tournament Steering Committee consisting of Jeff Harrison (Southeastern Tank, Inc.), Kevin Smith (Neptune Technology Group, Inc.), Ronnie Steadham (Mueller Company), Mark Harris (Consolidated Pipe & Supply, Inc.), John Skipper (DPC Enterprises, L. P.), and Mike Shaw (TTL, Inc.) provided the monetary support to offer two $750 scholarships to deserving applicants in each of the State's three regions. This Fundraiser was also supported by the Scholarship Fund Board Members, Charles Lay, Shelby County Water & Sewer Service; Greg Dutton, Moulton Water Works Board and Randolph Hall, South Bullock County Water Authority.
Applicants are judged on scholastic and leadership abilities as well as their community involvement. For 2011, 41 application packages were received as the winners were selected. Chosen to receive the ARWA educational scholarships for the Fall 2011 enrollment were:
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Lindsey Lee AldridgeLindsey is the daughter of Drew Aldridge, Accountant of the Sheffield Utilities in Colbert County. Lindsey graduated from Covenant Christian School with a 4.0 GPA in 2010. Since that time Lindsey has attended Auburn University where she is pursuing an Math Education Degree. |
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Nicholas Graham EllisonNicholas is the son of Donna Ellison, Office Manager of the Tuscumbia Utilities in Colbert County. Nicholas is a 2011 graduate from Deshler High School with a 4.0 GPA. He is planning to pursue a Degree in Chemistry/Pharmacy at Auburn University. |
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Destiny Rheanna CaldwellDestiny is the daughter of Judy Caldwell, Customer Service Representative for Tuskegee Utilities Board in Macon County. Destiny is a 2011 graduate from Booker T. Washington High School with a 4.0 GPA. She is planning to pursue a Degree in Chemical Engineering with Environmental Concentration at Tuskegee University. |
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Candra Kay ShockleyCandra is the daughter of Joann Shockley, Office Manager for Pelham Water Works in Shelby County. Candra is a 2011 graduate from Thompson High School with a 3.7 GPA. Candra is planning to attend University of Montevallo where she is seeking a Degree in English Education. |
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Joshua Douglas GodwinJoshua is the son of Angela Godwin. Joshua is the Account/Receivable Clerk for the Turnerville Water & FPD in Mobile County. Joshua is a 2011 graduate from Satsuma High School with a 3.6 GPA. Joshua is planning to attend University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg and pursue a Degree in Nursing. |
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Anthony Cedric Odom, Jr.Anthony is the son of Anthony Cedric Odom, Sr. Anthony is a 2011 graduate from Flomaton High School with a 3.8 GPA. He is planning to attend the University of Alabama and pursue a Degree in Engineering. |
Congratulations to our winners!
We wish them well with their educational goals!