Missouri Chapter APWA Technology Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Missouri American Public Works Association

The Missouri Chapter and St. Louis Branch APWA scholarship program is intended to recognize Missouri students who have excelled academically and personally, and who intend to enter the field of public works during their professional career. All scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit. Applicants must have permanent residence in the geographic boundary of the Missouri Chapter.  Scholarships may be used at any accredited technical school or technical college and any accredited college or university.

• Scholarships will be paid upon confirmation of enrollment.
• Applications must be submitted no later than April 1 each year
• Announcement of awards will be made no later than May 30 each year.

Missouri Chapter APWA Technology Scholarship.  The Missouri Chapter Technology Scholarship is awarded to a senior or graduate of a Missouri high school located within the geographic boundary of the Missouri Chapter, who plans to enter a technical school in a program leading to a career in Public Works, including the fields of construction technology, surveying, heavy equipment operation, parks, grounds, and building maintenance, fleet maintenance or related fields.  This $2,000 scholarship may be used at any accredited technical school or technical college.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:

• Enroll in an accredited technical school or college in a field leading to a career in Public Works.
• Be a citizen of the United States or legal immigrant with appropriate valid documentation at the time of application.
• Currently have permanent residence in the geographic boundary of the Missouri Chapter.
• Have not previously been awarded the same APWA Missouri Chapter or Branch scholarship being applied for.

Application Procedures:

Submit the following:

• Completed APWA Scholarship Application
• One Letter of Reference from an Active Missouri APWA Chapter Member or a Personal Mentor (non-family member: Teacher, Employer, Pastor, Etc.). Up to One Additional Letter of Reference will be accepted. Letters from APWA members given additional weight.
• Official Copy of High School Transcript

Applications must be received no later than April 1 at 12:00 midnight. Scholarship winners will be notified no later than May 30. Award winners and their guest will be invited to an APWA luncheon in St. Louis, typically held in June. Attendance at the luncheon is encouraged but not required.