American Public Works Association Southwest Branch Scholarship

The American Public Works Association (APWA) is a 501©(3) not-for-profit educational and membership organization whose exempt purpose shall be the advancement of the theory and practice of the design, construction, maintenance, administration, and operation of public works facilities and services; the dissemination of information and experience upon, and the promotion of improved practices in public works administration; the encouragement of the adherence by public works officials to a high professional standard; and the professional and social improvements of its members; and the promotion of cooperation among all public, quasi-public, and private persons, firms, corporations, bodies, utilities, and agencies which have interests in the field of public works.

In line with our exempt purpose, the APWA has established a Mission to promote professional excellence; understanding of and competency and credibility in public works. This Mission is further served by delivering technical workshops, seminars, educational conferences, trade shows and credentialing combined with the offering of educational scholarships to further support public works professionals seeking continuing education and students working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree in a public works-related field.

To fulfill our Mission, the Southwest Branch of the Chicago Metropolitan Chapter of the American Public Works Association is sponsoring scholarship programs for:
 Students pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Public
Works Management
 Employees in the public works field pursuing continuing education classes or degrees to
further their knowledge of public works
 Front-line public works workers who wish to broaden their knowledge on all aspects of
municipal road work and operations through the Illinois Roads Scholar Program

All application materials must be postmarked or e-mailed on or before March 29, 2019. Notification of awards will be by April 17, 2019.