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APWA Nevada Intern-Focused
Scholarship Program
The Nevada Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) will be awarding a total of $8,000 in scholarships at a minimum of $2,000 per scholarship for deserving students in Nevada. This program will assist students in attaining their career aspirations and building a foundation as future Public Works leaders. The APWA Board, through the Scholarship Committee, will make the best selection of scholarship recipients based on application and criteria as described below:
Eligibility:
In order to be deemed eligible, applicants must demonstrate the following:
1. A Nevada resident or attended/graduated from a Nevada high school
2. An entering freshman or currently enrolled college student in a public works-related curriculum (civil engineering, architecture, science, construction management, public works policy, government, etc.)
3. A desire to pursue a career in the field of public works or public administration
4. Completion of an internship or work experience in public works-related field within the past year
Scoring (100 points total):
Applications must submit the following 6 documents and will be evaluated using the following criteria:
1. Application – 5 points maximum (points may be deducted for an incomplete application)
2. Resume – 15 points maximum (points may be deducted for spelling or presentation issues, but NOT for content)
3. College Transcript – College transcript showing enrollment and progress in Public Works related field (CE, CM, Arch, Geotech, Survey, etc.). Provide high school transcript if incoming freshman – 20 points
4. Personal Statement – prepare a personal statement explaining the reason for your degree choice and how it relates to career goals within the Public Works industry. Include a summary of your background, interest, achievements, and career goals. Two pages maximum – 30 points maximum
5. Letter of Reference from university teacher, Public Works mentor, or employer in Public Works related field – 10 points
6. Pay Stub to verify Internship in Public Works related field within the past year – 20 points
Selected applicants may be invited to an interview by APWA prior to award of scholarship.
Program Timeline & Details:
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- Scholarship application period opens March 10th and closes on May 30th
- Application review begins on June 1st
- Award recipient recommendations made by the Scholarship Committee to the State Board
- Award candidate interviews – to be held at the discretion of the State Board
- Award recipients will be notified by the end of June; funds will be dispersed to the successful candidate in the Fall of 2025. The winners of a scholarship will receive the award in person and have a photo opportunity at an APWA luncheon or conference banquet
- Scholarship winners will be announced at the Fall Conference in September
Instructions:
All potential candidates must (1) fill out the application, (2) prepare the required written statements, and (3) email the necessary documents described above to the attention of:
Brian Rowley
APWA Nevada Vice President
Click below to download the 2025 Scholarship Application
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Meet our 2025 Scholarship Winners:
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Jaime Garcia Kettja Bennett |
Southern
Daniel Nevarez Kayla Meyer |