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    American Ground Water Trust-Thomas Stetson Scholarship

    Offered by American Ground Water Trust

    Lisa Freedland Reviewed by Lisa FreedlandLast updated Oct 25, 2023
    1 award worth

    $2,000

    Grade level

    College Freshman

    Expected deadline:

    This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications.

    June 2025

    Scholarship Overview

    The Thomas M. Stetson Scholarship annually awards $2,000 to an incoming freshman who will be enrolled full-time in a ground-water-related field of study at a four-year accredited university in the U.S. To be eligible, applicants must either have completed a science/environmental project at high school that directly involved groundwater resources or, have had vacation/out-of-school work experience that is related to the environment and natural resources. This scholarship is given in recognition of the life-long contributions of Mr. Stetson to solving water resource conflicts and developing sustainable water management methods in the Western United States.

    If you’re an incoming college freshman who will be pursuing a course of study in a groundwater-related field, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

    About American Ground Water Trust

    The American Ground Water Trust is a national nonprofit education organization providing education and information about the economic and environmental benefits of protecting and managing groundwater resources.

    Eligibility information

    This scholarship is open to students meeting the below eligibility criteria.

    Grade Level

    College Freshman

    Academic Interest

    Natural Resources, Earth Science, Hydrology, Environmental Health

    Natural Resources, Earth Science, Hydrology, Environmental Health

    Citizenship Status

    U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents

    Minimum GPA

    3.0

    Application information

    To apply for this scholarship, submit the below application materials before the deadline.

    500-word essay

    Two letters of recommendation

    Scholarship FAQ

    Is this scholarship designated for full-time or part-time students?

    This scholarship is designated for full-time enrollment status only.

    Is this scholarship restricted by institution type?

    Yes, this scholarship is restricted for use at four-year colleges.

    Is this scholarship open to international students?

    No, this scholarship is only open to U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents.

    Who should I contact with any questions about this scholarship?

    For any questions regarding this scholarship application, please contact American Ground Water Trust at [email protected].

    Where can I find help writing my scholarship essay?

    For help writing the essay component of this scholarship application, check out our guides How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay and How to Start a Scholarship Essay (With Examples).

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