Roy W. Likins Florida Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by American Water Works Association Florida Section

Description
The Roy W. Likins Scholarship is a Florida Section American Water Works Association (AWWA) program that supports students preparing for careers in the water and wastewater sector. It exists to encourage technical education and workforce development in Florida’s water industry by providing financial support to qualifying students. The scholarship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students pursuing relevant study or training.

- **Sponsor:** Florida Section, American Water Works Association (AWWA).
- **Purpose:** Financial support for students entering the water/wastewater field.
- **Audience:** Students preparing for careers in Florida’s water industry.

History of the Award
Roy W. Likins was a long‑time AWWA member and a leader in Florida’s water community. He served six years as president of Palm Coast Utility Corporation and worked at the utility for 16 years, chaired FW&PCOA Region 9, and participated on numerous state education and training committees. Likins hosted the 1972 Florida Water Resources Conference, later served as Florida Section secretary/treasurer and chair, received the AWWA George Warren Fuller Award in 1982, and was active in local civic organizations; the scholarship program was named in his honor after his death in 1991.

- **Legacy:** Named to honor Roy W. Likins’s professional and community contributions.
- **Community roles:** Utility leadership, statewide water education, civic involvement.
- **Recognition:** Recipient of the AWWA George Warren Fuller Award (1982).

Eligibility
Applicants must meet specific enrollment, academic, and career‑intent requirements to qualify for the Roy W. Likins Scholarship. The program focuses on students who are actively pursuing relevant education and plan to remain in Florida to work in the water/wastewater sector. Eligibility includes residency, credit load, academic standing, proximity to degree completion for undergraduates, and demonstrated career intent.

- **Residency and enrollment:** Must be enrolled in a Florida university (in‑person attendance required) and reside in Florida.
- **Minimum course load:** Enrolled as a full‑time or part‑time student completing at least six credits in the current semester and remain registered for, and pass, those credits.
- **Undergraduate status:** Bachelor’s students must be within 60 credits of graduation; graduating seniors who plan to enter graduate study may apply but must provide proof of acceptance to the graduate program.
- **Academic standard:** Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- **Career intent or CIP enrollment:** Must intend to pursue a Florida water/wastewater career (to be described in the application) or be enrolled in an applicable CIP educational code and indicate interest in the field.

Award Value and Application Limits
The Florida Section awards scholarships in both undergraduate and graduate categories, with individual awards valued up to $7,000. Applicants should be aware of the program’s limit on application attempts. These details define the award opportunity and the restriction on how often one may seek the scholarship.

- **Maximum award:** Scholarships up to $7,000 per recipient.
- **Categories:** Awards available in both undergraduate and graduate categories.
- **Application limit:** Applicants may apply for the scholarship a maximum of two times.

Application Timeline and Next Steps
Specific deadlines and submission windows are set by the Florida Section AWWA and may change annually; applicants should check the Florida Section’s official communications for exact dates. Prepare to confirm enrollment status, academic standing, and any required statements about career intent well before the posted deadline. After submission, applications are reviewed by the Florida Section and successful applicants will be notified according to the Section’s schedule.

- **Check deadlines:** Confirm current year deadlines and requirements on the Florida Section AWWA website or official notices.
- **Prepare early:** Allow time to gather enrollment verification, GPA documentation, and a clear statement of career intent.
- **Follow up:** Monitor application status and communications from the Florida Section after submission.