Eligibility, Policy and Criteria

Water Environment Association of Texas Scholarship Fund Policy regarding selection of scholarship recipients.

Article I

Individuals eligible for Fund support shall have been a member of the Water Environment Association of Texas, or the dependent child of a member, for not less than one year preceding the date of the application for financial assistance.

Article II

In addition to the membership requirement in Article I, the Board of Directors shall develop application forms, selection criteria, and a scoring system to rank all applicants according to eligibility. The criteria used may include points for career choice, degree plan, financial need, academic standing, applicant or parent’s level of involvement in the Water Environment Association of Texas. An applicant’s eligibility shall not be determined based on sex, race, religion, or relationship to Board Directors, Endowment Representatives, or Officers of the Association.

Article III

Existing scholarship recipients must reapply annually and compete with all other applicant’s for assistance. Recipients are limited to no more than four years of financial assistance unless extended by a majority vote of the Executive Board.

Article IV

Scholarships will be awarded annually at a date determined by the Board of Directors. Recipients will receive funds in two equal allocations, the first to be received at the beginning of the fall semester and the second at the beginning of the following spring semester. Receipt of the second allocation shall be dependent on the recipient maintaining a minimum grade point average of 3.0. In the event the recipient’s GPA drops below the limit, a one-time probationary period may be granted with the agreement of the Board and the Endowment Representative.

Article V – CRITERIA FOR RECIPIENT SELECTION

CRITERIA POINTS

ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP: (active membership of applicant or legal guardian/tax dependent)

W.E.A.T. Members10 Points

LENGTH OF MEMBERSHIP:

> 1 year2 point/Year (20 point max)
< 1 yearIneligible

DEGREE PROGRAM:

Engineering/Physical Sciences20 Points
Public Administration, Environmental Law, etc.10 Points
OthersUp to 9 Points

UTILITY CAREER PLANS:

Direct Industry Involvement20 Points
Indirect Industry Involvement10 Points
Industry Involvement Unlikely0 Points

SCHOLASTIC RECORD (HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE)

Excellent10 Points
Average5 Points
Poor2 Points

FAMILY GROSS INCOME LEVEL

Provide written explanation of financial needUp to 10 Points

EXTRACARICULAR ACTIVITES / COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

Provide details on level of activity/involvementUp to 10 Points

MISCELLANEOUS:

Bonus Points for Special AccomplishmentsUp to 10 Points
(i.e. Eagle Scout, Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Armed Forces, Community Involvement, Heroism)