The Board of Directors of the South Dakota Water and Wastewater Association has established a financial aid scholarship program to benefit the children of the members of the SDWWA.  A scholarship committee has been appointed by the SDWWA president.  The goal of the scholarship committee is to raise a minimum of $10,000 to be placed in an annuity.  The interest will be drawn from the account on an annual basis and awarded as a scholarship.  The ultimate goal of the committee is to raise $20,000 for this purpose.  The scholarship will be known as the SDWWA Annual Memorial Scholarship.  The scholarship will be open to all children of SDWWA members who are attending a post secondary educational institution.  The scholarship committee will, on an annual basis, award the scholarship in honor of a deceased member of the Association who has made significant contributions to the Association and/or the water/wastewater industry.  By initiating this scholarship program we are giving back a little, and showing support for the families of our water and wastewater professionals who have given so much in the pursuit of excellence in our industry.

Contributors to the SDWWA Annual Scholarship fund will be recognized and acknowledged in relation to their level of contribution and as permanent record of the Association.  The levels of contribution are:

Kryptonite Contributor------------------------------------$5,000 or more
Platinum Contributor--------------------------------------$1,000-$4,999
Gold Contributor--------------------------------------------$500-$999
Silver Contributor-------------------------------------------$100-499
Bronze Contributor----------------------------------------$1-$99

The scholarship Committee is currently seeking donations to fund this perpetual scholarship program.  This is your chance to make a big difference in the life of a young adult.  Please send your donation today to:  Jim Zeck, Chairman, SDWWA Scholarship Fund, SDARWS- 203 W. Center St., Madison, SD  57042.  The SDWWA Scholarship Committee consists of Jim Raysor, Peggi Badten, Allan Erickson, Kim Verhey, Craig Wagner, Doug Herron, Delvin DeBoer, and Jim Zeck.  You may direct any questions or concerns to Jim Zeck at the following email- jzeck@sdarws.com

Scholarship applications are available for download HERE.  The application is in .pdf format.  Please print the application and mail to the address listed on the application.  Applications may be submitted between September 15th and March 15th.  The scholarship will be awarded on April 1st and announced at the SDWWA Annual Conference in September.

The following contributions have been made to the scholarship fund:

The 2009 Scholarship in the amount of $500.00 was awarded to Kelsey Dykstra.
The scholarship was awarded in honor of  Don Wessel.

The 2010 Scholarship in the amount of $500.00 was awarded to Tyler Sarringer.
The scholarship was awarded in honor of  Don Pospishil.

The 2011 Scholarship in the amount of $500.00 was awarded to Kelsey Wagner.
The scholarship was awarded in honor of James C. (Casey) Anderson.