American Ground Water Trust College Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by American Ground Water Trust

If you’re a high school senior planning to study a groundwater-related field (examples: hydrogeology, water treatment, environmental or civil engineering, water law, etc.) and you’ll be enrolling in an accredited 2- or 4‑year college or university, the American Ground Water Trust (AGWT) scholarships are for you. Below I’ve organized the key facts so you can quickly see what’s available, who qualifies, and when to apply.

Quick overview
- Who can apply: High school seniors who will attend an accredited 2- or 4-year college/university and intend to pursue a career related to groundwater.
- Eligible fields: Hydrogeology, water treatment, water resources engineering, water law and policy, and other groundwater-related disciplines.
- Award amount: Most scholarships listed here are $2,500 each.
- Selection note: Applicants are considered for all scholarships for which they qualify, but a student may receive only one AGWT scholarship.
- New award: In addition to the scholarships below, AGWT will add an extra $2,500 scholarship beginning in 2025, funded by program supporters and attendee contributions (credit card processing fees).

Available scholarships

1) Baroid Scholarship
- Sponsor background: Baroid supplies drilling and well-completion fluids and services worldwide; they support groundwater education through scholarships.
- Who should apply: High school seniors intending to pursue a groundwater-related career.
- Deadline: April 30 (annually).
- Award: $2,500.

2) Stetson–Shahroody Scholarship
- Sponsor background: Stetson Engineers provides engineering, legal, and environmental services for water management. This scholarship honors Thomas Stetson and Ali Shahroody for their work in resolving water-resource conflicts and promoting sustainable water management in the Western U.S.
- Who should apply: High school seniors intending to pursue a groundwater-related career.
- Deadline: April 30 (annually).
- Award: $2,500.

3) Flexcon Industries Scholarship
- Sponsor background: Flexcon Industries (founded by Tom and Joe Swan) is known for innovations in well tanks and continues to support groundwater education through scholarships.
- Who should apply: High school seniors intending to pursue a groundwater-related career.
- Deadline: April 30 (annually).
- Award: $2,500.

4) Powers Electric Products Co. Scholarship
- Sponsor background: Powers Electric Products Co. has manufactured portable static well sounders for over 45 years and sources most parts in the USA.
- Who should apply: High school seniors intending to pursue a groundwater-related career.
- Deadline: April 30 (for the 2025–2026 school year).
- Award: $2,500.

A couple of practical tips (from a teacher)
- Mark April 30 on your calendar and prepare materials early—request transcripts and letters of recommendation well before the deadline.
- When you apply, make sure your personal statement ties your interests and goals to groundwater issues (research, public health, policy, engineering, or law)—that connection is what these scholarships are meant to support.

If you want, I can help you draft or edit a short essay or checklist for the application materials.