DMACC Water and Wastewater Scholarship Fund
Deadline: Ongoing
A $1,000 scholarship is provided to all incoming Water Environmental Technology students
at DMACC, awarded when the student successfully starts in the program. This scholarship
is the result of the generous donations made to the DMACC Foundation from several
industry groups that support the program. Funds are raised at an annual Shrimp & Bingo fundraising event. The scholarship is renewable for a 2nd year to students in good standing in the program.
DMACC Foundation Scholarships
Deadline for 2024-25: March 1, 2024 – 1st cycle, July 15, 2024 – 2nd cycle.
The DMACC Foundation is accepting applications for the 2023-24 academic year. Awards
vary from $250 - $1,500 per semester for part-time and full-time students in good
standing. These awards are made possible by generous donations from DMACC Board members,
DMACC faculty and staff, area businesses, service organizations and many other friends
of DMACC. View more information about eligibility, application process, awards and disbursement.
PeopleService, Inc. Alan Meyer Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2024
Each year, this scholarship program awards up to $6,000 ($1,500 per semester) to students
enrolled in the DMACC Water Environmental Tech AAS program. Applicants will be connected
to PeopleService, Inc.(a Water/Wastewater operator management firm with service to
clients in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Missouri) for their internship while in
school and agree to 2 years employment upon graduation. View the application and details. Be sure to select “More information” on their scholarship page to view the selection
criteria and scholarship details.
Iowa Rural Water Association Scholarship
Deadline: April 1, 2024
This scholarship is open to the Iowa Rural Water Associations members’ children under
26 years of age to assist them in their pursuit of higher education and a potential
career in the water and/or wastewater industry. The IRWA scholarship program is designed
to help defray the costs of tuition, fees, books, and/or room and board. The number
of scholarships awarded and the amount of each scholarship will be based upon the
number of applicants and amount of funds in the trust for the school year. More information about the scholarship.
2024 Iowa Elks Vocational Grant
Deadline: March of every year.
The 2024 deadline was March 4, 2024.
The Iowa State Elks Association is pleased to offer twenty (20) $1,500 Vocational
Grants to individuals pursuing a vocational (2-year or less) training/educational
program. These grants are open to current high school seniors or any non-traditional
student pursuing such a program at an accredited school. These grants are NOT intended
for students pursuing a 4-year course of study. View more details and the application. Students turn in their application to their local lodge by the deadline. Select
“LODGES” in the blue banner at the top of the link to find information on your local
lodge.
Utility-Focused Scholarship
Deadline: Until filled (as of 7/11/24 there are still a couple of scholarships to
award, apply if you qualify!)
Four scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded to students who reside in a city
that is a verified customer of an IAMU member. If you are unsure whether your local
area is an IAMU member, contact your city hall. Applicants must be a high school graduate,
attending an Iowa post-high school program in fall of 2024 with preference given to
applicants entering a utility-related trades program leading to careers in difficult
to fill utility careers such as electrical utility, water treatment, or distribution
operator. View more information about this scholarship.
Tuition Funding Sources
Deadlines vary
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Outside Scholarships
Several additional outside scholarships are featured on the DMACC Financial Aid website. Awards and deadlines will vary, so pay close attention to requirements and application
deadlines.
Private Scholarships
Federal and State awards aren’t the only sources of free financial aid for students.
Other places to look:
- Corporations: Some offer scholarships to children of employees.
- School networks: Check with your high school counselor for graduating students or check with the
area alumni association of your school or parent connections.
- Community organizations: Many local groups sponsor scholarships. Check with your city or community center
for a list of nonprofit and government groups.
- Financial Institutions: Credit unions and banks may offer scholarships and also can be a source for responsible
financial management education.
- Religious organizations: Your place of worship might offer scholarships. If not, it might partner with other
organizations.
Two websites that we recommend are College Greenlight and BigFuture.
Note: Reputable organizations will not charge for scholarship searches.
Career Examples
- Water Distribution System Operator
- Wastewater Collection System Operator
- Water Laboratory Analyst
- Wastewater Laboratory Analyst
- Water Treatment Plant Mechanic
- Wastewater Treatment Plant Mechanic
- Federal, State, or County Water/Wastewater Specialist/Inspector
What You'll Do
- Operate mechanized devices or equipment
- Solve problems
- Make decisions
- Evaluate information to determine compliance with standards
- Monitor processes, materials, or surroundings
- Identify objects, actions, and events
- Inspect equipment, structures, or material
Core Job Skills
- Adaptability/flexibility
- Attention to detail
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Analytical thinking
- Stress tolerance
- Independence