Scholarship Opportunity

Waters Family Endowed Scholarship

Offered by Community Foundation of East Mississippi

The Waters Family Endowed Scholarship supports children and grandchildren of employees of Waters International Trucks or Waters Truck and Tractor, Inc. who are pursuing postsecondary education in Mississippi or Alabama.

Minimum GPA3.0+
EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Student

Application Timeline

Important application dates

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2026-2027 Academic Year

OpensFebruary 1, 2026
DeadlineMarch 31, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be the child or grandchild of an employee of Waters International Trucks or Waters Truck and Tractor, Inc.
  • Be a graduating high school senior or currently enrolled college student.
  • Have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
  • Attend a postsecondary institution in Mississippi or Alabama.

Requirements

  • Complete the CFEM scholarship application.
  • Complete the required essay.
  • Provide two recommendation contacts.

How to Apply

  1. 1Create an account through the CFEM scholarship portal.
  2. 2Complete the eligibility quiz.
  3. 3Complete the Waters Family Endowed Scholarship application.
  4. 4Submit the required essay and recommendation contacts by the deadline.

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