AWWA and its members focus on investing in students' futures within the water industry, acknowledging their roles as tomorrow's pioneers. They support this investment through incentives like discounted memberships and the provision of over fourteen scholarships.
The Larson Scholarship specifically offers financial support to students at the doctoral and master's levels who are invested in advancing their careers within critical areas of the water industry. A $7,000 award is designated for a doctoral student, and a $5,000 award supports a master's student annually. The scholarship targets individuals committed to exploring and enhancing the fields of corrosion control, the treatment and distribution of water, aquatic chemistry, and environmental chemistry - all crucial for the improvement and sustainability of domestic and industrial water resources.