The Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award is inviting applications from local students pursuing careers in environmental science or clean water management.
The successful applicant will receive $1,500 towards their studies at a recognized college or university, or at the Walkerton Clean Water Centre this year.
Students can apply online at online at communityfoundationgreybruce.com and the deadline is May 14.
The award was created to commemorate the Walkerton water tragedy, which took place 22 years ago.
It honours those who were affected and supports the next generation of students embracing environmental stewardship and the protection of clean water.
The scholarship is distributed from the earned income from an endowed fund held by Community Foundation Grey Bruce, a registered charity.
The Legacy Award is open to any student from Bruce or Grey counties, and submissions will be judged by a panel of local representatives overseen by the Foundation.
Last year’s award winner was Connor Maxwell, who is studying environmental engineering at Guelph University and plans to work in the water sector.
