Scholarship Opportunity

James J. Matera Scholarship Award

Offered by Massachusetts Water Works Association

The James J. Matera Scholarship Award supports undergraduate students who are members of the Massachusetts Water Works Association or the children or grandchildren of MWWA members. The number of recipients and individual award amounts are determined annually based on available scholarship funds.

EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelCollege Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2026 Scholarship Cycle

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineSeptember 1, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be an undergraduate student pursuing postsecondary education.
  • Be a Massachusetts Water Works Association member or the child or grandchild of an MWWA member.
  • Meet all additional requirements published in the current Matera Scholarship application.

Requirements

  • Complete the James J. Matera Scholarship application.
  • Provide information establishing the qualifying Massachusetts Water Works Association membership connection.
  • Submit all supporting information required by the current scholarship application.
  • Submit the complete application by September 1.

How to Apply

  1. 1Confirm that you or your parent or grandparent is a Massachusetts Water Works Association member.
  2. 2Download the current Matera Scholarship application from the MWWA scholarship page.
  3. 3Complete the application and provide the requested membership and educational information.
  4. 4Prepare any additional supporting materials requested in the current application.
  5. 5Submit the complete application by September 1.