This scholarship, established in 1988, may be given annually to employees of water systems with less than 5,000 connections. The following is a description of the general guidelines for this scholarship:

a. Name of Scholarship:

The Management Institute Scholarship

b. Nature of Scholarship:

The scholarship shall consist of funds to cover the cost of room, board, and tuition to attend either the AWWA Water Utility Management Institute or the AWWA Water Utility Advanced Institute sponsored by Virginia Tech's College of Business and Division of Continuing Education. Availability of the scholarship is to be published in the December Newsletter. Availability of the scholarship is subject to request and inclusion in the Section's annual budget or by special vote of the Board of Trustees.

c. Qualifications of Recipient:

The recipient must be an employee of a Virginia water system with less than 5,000 connections and must have been employed by the water system for at least five years.

d. Selection Procedure:

All nominations shall be in writing and shall indicate the candidate's qualifications and economic need for the scholarship. Nominations must be submitted to the Chair of the Water Utility Committee at least 60 days prior to the start of the Management Institute.

Candidates may nominate themselves or be nominated by a follow employee or by a member of the Virginia Section.

The Selection Committee shall consist of the Chair, Vice-Chair, and three other members of the Water Utility Committee.

e. Presentation:

The scholarship shall be presented by the Water Utility Committee Chair 30 days prior to the Management Institute registration date.