Applications are accepted annually in January
Due to an incredibly generous donation from the Elfering Family, Idaho Rural Water Association was pleased to give away
two $2,000 scholarships in 2020!
You or one of your dependents could be one of two $2,000 winners in 2021!
The scholarship is open to all people who work for an IRWA member drinking water or wastewater system in Idaho and their dependents. You must work for a system member of Idaho Rural Water Association that is in good standing (
not open to supporting members). Applicants should be attending an institution of higher learning within the year that the scholarship is awarded.
To apply for this scholarship, please complete the scholarship application form (
click here) and write a 350 word or less essay on the “Importance of Safe, Clean Water in My Life.” All winners will be notified through a mailed letter.
Thirteen $500 scholarships have been awarded to IRWA members in the past 7 years.
Ten $750 scholarships have been awarded in the past 4 years.
Four $2,000 scholarships have been awarded on the past 2 years.