Academic scholarships
For high school and undergraduate students pursuing a degree. Funds go directly to the accredited school, one award per region, up to $750 each.
$750per scholarship
6awards every year
3Alabama regions
139+recipients since 2002
Two ways to grow
One fund, two paths forward
Every year the fund awards 6 scholarships, split evenly so each can take a different road into the water profession.
Certification scholarships
For operators advancing through the Alabama Water and Wastewater Operator Certification School, Grades I through IV. Covers tuition, manuals, and exam fees, up to $750 each.
The names on our tower
Meet our 2026 recipients
Southern
Sarah Warrick
Sarah is the daughter of James Warrick, Water Operator of the Frankville Water Authority in Washington County. Sarah is a 2026 graduate of Millry High School with a 4.0 GPA. Sarah is planning to attend the University of Alabama to pursue a degree in Nursing.
Sarah is the daughter of James Warrick, Water Operator of the Frankville Water Authority in Washington County. Sarah is a 2026 graduate of Millry High School with a 4.0 GPA. Sarah is planning to attend the University of Alabama to pursue a degree in Nursing.
Southern
Avery Brunson
Avery is the daughter of Michael Brunson, Water Operator for South Crenshaw Water Authority in Crenshaw County. Avery is a 2026 graduate of Brantley High School with a 4.65 GPA. Avery is planning to attend Troy University to pursue a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Avery is the daughter of Michael Brunson, Water Operator for South Crenshaw Water Authority in Crenshaw County. Avery is a 2026 graduate of Brantley High School with a 4.65 GPA. Avery is planning to attend Troy University to pursue a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Central
Isaac Moates
Isaac is the son of Nathaniel Moates, Water Plant Supervisor for the City of Clanton Water Works & Sewer Board in Chilton County. Isaac is a 2026 graduate of Chilton County High School with a 4.30 GPA. Isaac is planning to attend the University of Alabama in Huntsville to pursue a degree in Aerospace Engineering.
Isaac is the son of Nathaniel Moates, Water Plant Supervisor for the City of Clanton Water Works & Sewer Board in Chilton County. Isaac is a 2026 graduate of Chilton County High School with a 4.30 GPA. Isaac is planning to attend the University of Alabama in Huntsville to pursue a degree in Aerospace Engineering.
Northern
Wesley Vance
Wesley is the son of James Vance, General Manager of the Muscle Shoals Utilities Board in Colbert County. Wesley is a 2026 graduate of Muscle Shoals High School with a 4.27 GPA. Wesley is planning to attend Auburn University to pursue a degree in Civil Engineering.
Wesley is the son of James Vance, General Manager of the Muscle Shoals Utilities Board in Colbert County. Wesley is a 2026 graduate of Muscle Shoals High School with a 4.27 GPA. Wesley is planning to attend Auburn University to pursue a degree in Civil Engineering.
Central
Lydia Roberts
Lydia is the daughter of Leslie Roberts, Office Assistant for Coaling Water Authority in Tuscaloosa County. Lydia is a 2026 graduate of University Christian Academy with a 3.78 GPA. Lydia is planning to attend University Academy of Hair Design to pursue a degree in Cosmetology.
Lydia is the daughter of Leslie Roberts, Office Assistant for Coaling Water Authority in Tuscaloosa County. Lydia is a 2026 graduate of University Christian Academy with a 3.78 GPA. Lydia is planning to attend University Academy of Hair Design to pursue a degree in Cosmetology.
Northern
Cadee Thomas
Cadee is the daughter of Samuel Thomas, Water Treatment Plant Operator at Limestone County Water & Sewer Authority in Limestone County. Cadee is a 2026 graduate of Elkmont High School with a 3.84 GPA. Cadee is planning to attend the University of Alabama to pursue a degree in Marine Science.
Cadee is the daughter of Samuel Thomas, Water Treatment Plant Operator at Limestone County Water & Sewer Authority in Limestone County. Cadee is a 2026 graduate of Elkmont High School with a 3.84 GPA. Cadee is planning to attend the University of Alabama to pursue a degree in Marine Science.
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The fund is powered by donors and by the annual John A. Garrett Golf Tournament. A gift of $750 funds a full scholarship, and every contribution is tax-deductible and goes straight to an Alabama water family.