William Hapchuk Memorial Scholarship
INVESTING IN THE NEXT
GENERATION OF WASTEWATER PROFESSIONALS.
NAWT's William Hapchuk Memorial Scholarship supports
college students preparing for careers connected to
wastewater treatment, environmental science,
engineering, management, and related fields.
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2027 Scholarship
Opportunity for students preparing to serve the wastewater industry.
Application Deadline
December 1, 2027
Academic Standing
Applicants must have completed at least one year of
university study and meet the published GPA requirement.
Career Focus
Intended for students interested in careers related
to wastewater treatment and management.
Recipient Recognition
Recognition is planned during the WWETT Expo in
Indianapolis at the NAWT Association lunch.
Investing in the Next Generation
SUPPORTING STUDENTS.
STRENGTHENING THE FUTURE WORKFORCE.
The William Hapchuk Memorial Scholarship connects
NAWT's commitment to education with students preparing
for careers related to wastewater transport, treatment,
management, science, engineering, and business.
Why the Scholarship Matters
Helping students move from education toward an industry career.
NAWT's published scholarship criteria focus on
university students pursuing bachelor-degree fields
connected to wastewater transport and treatment,
including natural and environmental sciences,
biological sciences, agricultural and civil
engineering, and management or business.
Applicants are also expected to demonstrate academic
progress and an interest in a career related to the
management of wastewater. The scholarship therefore
supports students whose education can contribute to
the future of the wastewater industry.
Contributions to the Hapchuk Scholarship Fund give
the NAWT Board greater ability to offer scholarship
support to students interested in the wastewater
treatment industry.
Scholarship Focus
Education with a connection to wastewater.
Academic Preparation
Support for students already progressing through
an accredited university program.
Industry Relevance
Eligible fields are specifically tied to
wastewater transport, treatment, science,
engineering, management, and business.
Career Interest
Applicants must have an interest in a career
related to wastewater management.
Industry Support
Donations help expand the scholarship support
available through the NAWT Board.
A scholarship program connected to NAWT's education mission.
The Hapchuk Scholarship creates a direct connection
between academic development and the professionals,
organizations, and career paths that make up the
wastewater industry.
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2027 Scholarship at a Glance
THE KEY DETAILS
BEFORE YOU APPLY.
Before starting the application, review the core
requirements and timing for the 2027 William Hapchuk
Memorial Scholarship.
01
Application Deadline
December 1, 2027
Completed scholarship submissions must be received
by the published 2027 deadline.
02
University Progress
At Least One Year Completed
Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited
university and have completed at least one year
of study.
03
Career Direction
Wastewater Management Interest
Applicants must have an interest in a career
related to the management of wastewater.
04
Recipient Recognition
WWETT Expo · Indianapolis
The recipient is scheduled to receive the scholarship
during the WWETT Expo in Indianapolis at the
NAWT Association lunch.
Academic Requirement
Academic performance is part of the eligibility standard.
In addition to completing at least one year of
university study, applicants must have attained
a cumulative grade point average above the average
for the university in which they are enrolled.
Enrollment
Accredited university bachelor's-degree program
GPA Standard
Cumulative GPA above the university average
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Who Can Apply?
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE
2027 HAPCHUK SCHOLARSHIP.
Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited university
offering a bachelor's degree in one of the published
wastewater-related study areas and must also meet the
academic-progress and career-interest requirements below.
01
Eligible Field
Natural & Environmental Sciences
Bachelor's-degree study in natural or environmental
sciences related to wastewater transport and treatment.
02
Eligible Field
Biological Sciences
Bachelor's-degree study in biological sciences
connected to wastewater transport and treatment.
03
Eligible Field
Agricultural & Civil Engineering
Bachelor's-degree study in agricultural or civil
engineering related to wastewater transport and treatment.
04
Eligible Field
Management / Business
Bachelor's-degree study in management or business
with relevance to the wastewater industry.
Additional Eligibility Requirements
Degree field alone is not enough.
In addition to being enrolled in one of the published
bachelor's-degree areas, applicants must satisfy
NAWT's academic-progress, GPA, and wastewater-career
interest requirements.
Be enrolled in an accredited university.
Have completed at least one year of study and earned
a cumulative GPA above the average for the university
in which you are enrolled.
Have an interest in a career related to the management
of wastewater.
Meet the eligibility requirements?
The next step is to review the supporting information
and materials requested in the scholarship application
before beginning the online form.
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What You'll Need to Apply
PREPARE YOUR MATERIALS
BEFORE YOU START.
The online application asks for more than basic contact
information. Gathering your academic records,
recommendations, activity history, work experience,
and personal statement in advance will make the
application process easier to complete.
01
Applicant Information
Contact & Degree Information
Be ready to provide your name, address, phone,
email, undergraduate major, expected degree,
expected completion date, and how you heard
about the NAWT scholarship.
02
Academic History
Post-High-School Education
The application asks for each post-high-school
institution attended, dates of attendance,
GPA on a four-point scale, and overall campus GPA.
03
Recommendations
Two Professor Recommendations
Prepare two letters of recommendation from
university professors able to speak to your
academic ability, personal qualities, and
achievements, along with their contact information.
04
Academic Records
Certified Academic Transcripts
Attach certified academic transcripts from all
university-level institutions you have attended.
05
Achievements
Academic Recognition & Awards
List academic recognition such as dean's list,
scholarships, honor-society membership, research
grants, publications, and other academic awards.
06
Leadership & Service
Campus & Community Activities
Be prepared to describe university-era cultural,
service, athletic, political, leadership, and
other activities on both campus and in your community.
07
Experience
Professional & Work Experience
List employers, dates of employment, and the
duties associated with your professional and
work experience.
08
Personal Statement
Career & Personal Goals
Attach a personal statement of no more than
500 words describing your career and personal
goals, with particular emphasis on wastewater treatment.
Final Application Requirements
Finish with your signature and date.
The current online application concludes with a
required applicant signature and a date field.
Make sure all supporting files and application
details are ready before moving to final submission.
Two professor recommendation letters prepared
for attachment.
Certified university transcript files ready
to upload.
Personal statement of 500 words or fewer ready
to upload.
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How to Apply
PREPARE. COMPLETE.
SUBMIT.
Once you have confirmed eligibility and gathered the
required supporting materials, complete the scholarship
application and submit it to NAWT before the published
deadline.
01
Prepare
Gather Your Materials
Confirm that you meet the eligibility requirements
and gather your academic records, recommendation
letters, activity history, work experience,
personal statement, and other required information.
02
Complete
Fill Out the Application
Complete the 2027 William Hapchuk Memorial
Scholarship application and attach the requested
supporting documents before final submission.
03
Submit
Send Your Completed Application
Submit the completed application through the online
form or use the published NAWT email or mailing
instructions for completed application materials.
Don't wait until the deadline to gather your supporting documents.
Recommendation letters, certified transcripts,
and the personal statement are all part of the
current application requirements. Prepare these
materials early so your submission can be completed
on time.
2027 Submission Deadline
December 1, 2027
Online Scholarship Application
APPLY FOR THE
2027 HAPCHUK SCHOLARSHIP.
Complete the online application below after confirming
your eligibility and preparing the supporting academic,
recommendation, transcript, experience, and personal
statement materials requested by NAWT.
William Hapchuk Memorial Scholarship Application
Required fields are identified within the form.
Review your information and attachments carefully
before submitting the completed application.
2027 Application Deadline
December 1, 2027
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Questions before submitting your application?
Contact NAWT if you need clarification about the
scholarship application, supporting materials,
or submission process.
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Support the Hapchuk Scholarship Fund
HELP OPEN MORE DOORS
FOR FUTURE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS.
Contributions to the William Hapchuk Memorial
Scholarship Fund help strengthen NAWT's ability
to provide scholarship support to students
interested in the wastewater treatment industry.
The current scholarship page states that donations
give the NAWT Board greater ability to offer more
scholarships. Supporting the fund helps extend
NAWT's education mission beyond professional
training and into the academic pipeline that can
feed the industry's future workforce.
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Why Your Support Matters
Invest in the people who may shape the industry's future.
Expand Scholarship Support
Additional contributions can increase the
scholarship support available through the
NAWT Board.
Encourage Industry Careers
The fund supports students who are interested
in academic and professional pathways connected
to wastewater treatment and management.
Extend NAWT's Education Mission
Scholarship support complements NAWT's broader
focus on education, training, and professional
development.
Strengthen the Talent Pipeline
Supporting students helps create a stronger
connection between higher education and the
future needs of the wastewater industry.
Every contribution supports the purpose of the fund.
NAWT's current scholarship page directs supporters
to a dedicated donation page for the Hapchuk
Scholarship Fund.
Donation processing and any current giving options are
handled on NAWT's dedicated scholarship donation page.
Scholarship Questions?
NEED HELP BEFORE
YOU SUBMIT?
Contact NAWT if you have questions about the
William Hapchuk Memorial Scholarship, eligibility,
supporting materials, or the application process.
Applicants should make sure all required materials
are completed and submitted before the published
deadline.
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Contact NAWT
William Hapchuk Memorial Scholarship
Email
info@nawt.org
Telephone
1-800-236-NAWT (6298)
Scholarship Mailing Address
NAWT
Attn: Hapchuk Scholarship
PO Box 6685
Broomfield, CO 80021
Attn: Hapchuk Scholarship
PO Box 6685
Broomfield, CO 80021
2027 Application Deadline
December 1, 2027
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