Virginia Water Environment Association S
2017 SONNY RODEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
The Sonny Roden Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually by Virginia Water Environment Association (VWEA) to students enrolled at Virginia universities in an environmental engineering or physical science graduate program. The scholarship honors L.H. (Sonny) Roden, Jr., a dedicated servant of VWEA (formerly the Virginia Water Pollution Control Association). Mr. Roden was Chief of the Division of Wastewater Treatment for the Department of Public Utilities in the City of Richmond and served VWEA as Secretary-Treasurer for over a decade. He represented VWEA on the Certification Board for Virginia Water and Wastewater Works Operators. Mr. Roden left a legacy of service to the organization that is still felt today, and it is VWEA’s hope that his example will continue to inspire future leaders in our industry.
The objectives of this scholarship are to support our local universities and to promote student participation in VWEA. The award shall be $2,500 to the winner. Criteria for the scholarship shall be as follows:
a. Students must be enrolled in an environmental engineering or science graduate program at a Virginia university, full- or part-time, attending in the spring and fall 2017 semesters.
b. Eligible students must have a 3.25 or greater grade point average.
Judging of the applicants will be performed anonymously by the VWEA Scholarship Committee using a weighted ranking system. The selection criteria are as follows:
a. Academic Performance (10 points)
b. Participation in VWEA events (10 points)
c. Extracurricular activities (20 points)
d. Work / research experience (30 points)
e. 500 word Essay Response to “What is the most significant water quality issue today, and why?” (30 points)
Responses to the essay question may be submitted for publication in VWEA’s newsletter, The Conduit, if permitted by the applicant. The scholarship winner will also receive a free one-year membership to VWEA.
The application deadline is May 26, 2017. The scholarship shall be presented to the recipient during a presentation at the 2017 Joint Annual Meeting (Water JAM) held in Newport News, VA during the Awards Banquet, September 13, 2017.
All decisions made by VWEA for the selection of the scholarship recipient will be final. The scholarship monies are intended for educational purposes.
Purpose of Award
This scholarship awards an individual based on merit for furthering his or her education.
Eligibility
Full or part-time engineering or science graduate student, member of VWEA, attending college in Virginia currently and in the fall 2017 semester.
Requirements
1. A completed VWEA Sonny Roden Memorial Scholarship application.
2. A resume indicating academic performance, extracurricular activities (including VWEA events), and work experience.
3. Unofficial or official up-to-date transcript or official semester schedule of college currently attending (GPA 3.25 or above).
4. A 500-word essay on “What is the most significant water quality issue today, and why?”
Scholarship Amount
$2,500 (One-time award)
Application Deadline
Deadline: May 26, 2017
Submit electronically to: Grace LeRose at and Kathy Rabalais at
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□ I hereby agree to use these funds for educational purposes at a Virginia university or college.