Scholarship Opportunity

Donald G. Willems Scholarship

Offered by Montana Section American Water Works Association & Montana Water Environment Association

The Donald G. Willems Scholarship supports college students in Montana whose coursework is preparing them for careers in the water and wastewater fields. Eligible areas span a broad range of disciplines, including water treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment and collection, water resources, watershed protection, groundwater remediation, and related environmental and public-health fields.

Minimum GPA2.0+
EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelCollege Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Community College Student, Graduate Student

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Application Timeline

Important application dates

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2026 Scholarship Cycle

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineMarch 15, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be currently enrolled in a Montana college or university.
  • Be enrolled in a program at the associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree level.
  • Have a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
  • Complete coursework leading toward employment in the water or wastewater fields.
  • Eligible fields may include water treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment and collection, water resources, watershed protection, groundwater remediation, waterborne disease, and other related disciplines.

Requirements

  • Complete the Donald G. Willems Scholarship application form.
  • Provide all supplementary information requested by the application.
  • Provide academic and program information demonstrating eligibility.
  • Submit a complete application by the annual March 15 deadline.

How to Apply

  1. 1Download and complete the Donald G. Willems Scholarship application.
  2. 2Provide information about your Montana college or university enrollment.
  3. 3Provide your GPA and academic program information.
  4. 4Explain how your coursework is preparing you for employment in the water or wastewater field.
  5. 5Include all supplementary information requested on the application.
  6. 6Submit the completed application by March 15.
  7. 7Recipients must accept or decline the award within one week of notification.