2021 HDR Scholarship Program - Water

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About this Scholarship

Our scholarship committee will grant two $10,000 scholarships to two exceptional graduate-level students, preferably enrolled in a civil, environmental or other related engineering discipline associated with the water engineering industry. We will give preference to students with a proven interest in water, wastewater or water resource engineering. Along with the scholarship, the student must be willing to accept a paid internship. We will determine the location of the internship by matching the interest of the student with an HDR office that offers a strong mentoring opportunity for a future water engineering professional. Housing and transportation are not provided for the internship.

Application

Applications are now closed.

Water Scholarship Details

Eligibility Requirements

Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 GPA scale)
Awarded undergraduate degree by spring 2021
Enrolled in a civil, environmental or other related engineering graduate program, with a focus on water engineering. Candidates must have at least one year remaining before completing a graduate degree to qualify.
Willing to accept an HDR internship. Internships are subject to health restrictions and workload.

Application Requirements

Résumé
Official documentation from your school demonstrating your enrollment in a graduate program (acceptance letter, schedule or other document showing enrollment)
Essay questions: Please copy each question into a Word document with your corresponding response, and be prepared to upload at the end of your application.
- Required
  - Please explain why you are interested in a career in the water industry and how this scholarship will further nurture and solidify your career in this profession.
  - Explain the importance of your major in today’s society.
- Applicant Chooses Two
  - What do you think the water industry will be like in the next 10 years?
  - Pick an experience from your own life and explain how it has influenced your development.
  - Describe how you have demonstrated leadership ability both in and out of school.
  - Why are you a good candidate to receive this award?

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Questions?

If you have any questions, please Meisha.Jackson [at] hdrinc.com (subject: 2019%20Water%20Scholarship) (contact us).

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