One Week Left to Apply for Pasadena Water and Power Annual Scholarship Program

PWP Academic Scholarship (Photo – PWP)

Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) is accepting submissions for the 2023 Academic Scholarship Program, through April 3, 2023.

By News Desk

As a community-owned utility, PWP takes pride in empowering local youth through educational programs and activities.

2023 Academic Scholarship Program

PWP is currently accepting essays and applications for the 2023 Academic Scholarship. Each year, PWP honors two outstanding high school seniors in Pasadena with a scholarship to a two- or four-year accredited, post-secondary institution for the upcoming academic year. The first-place scholarship is $5,000, and second place is $2,500.

Essay about the utility industry and the recent drought

To apply, students must write a minimum 500-word essay about a topic related to the utility industry. This year’s essay prompt focuses on the severe drought conditions, and how to address the drought and protect long-term water supply. Submissions must be received by April 3, 2022. Learn more about the scholarship program at PWPweb.com/Education.