John A. Garrett Scholarship News

2025 Scholarship Program

The application deadline for this year is March 31, 2025.

Get your Scholarship Application Package Today!

We'll be accepting packages from February 1st, 2025 through March 31st, 2025.

The Alabama Rural Water Association offers educational scholarships annually to deserving individuals through the John A. Garrett Scholarship Fund. Six scholarships are offered to individuals who meet the criteria described.

Two recipients will be selected from each of three regions North, Central and South, as shown on the Alabama Map in the amount of $750 per recipient.

We ask that you provide each of your employees who may be interested or have children who are interested a copy of this package. Where more than one child in a family or more than one employee in a utility is interested, each is eligible to apply. The application must be completed in its entirety and the utility must be a current member of the Alabama Rural Water Association.

To insure continued growth in the number of certified water and wastewater operators in the State of Alabama, three of the six scholarships will be offered to individuals striving to enhance their professionalism by attending Alabama Water or Wastewater Operator Certification Courses for Grades I-IV certification examination preparation. This is offered to expand the educational opportunities of those individuals interested in water and wastewater industry careers. We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity.

Please note the application package must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2025. Any package received with a later postmark will not be considered.

If you have any questions, please call the ARWA office at (334) 396-5511.

Meet our Most Recent Scholarship Recipients

ARWA Provides Educational Assistance
Scholarships Awarded

Congratulations to all who applied and especially to those selected as the winners!

Each year, the month of May brings another school year to a close. It is also a time to offer assistance to many graduates who are interested in continuing their goals to include a higher educational degree or certification.

Applicants are judged on scholastic and leadership abilities as well as their community involvement. For last year, the following winners were selected.

Northern Region

RALEIGH BREANN THOMPSON

Raleigh is the daughter of Gregory Thompson, Manager at Greenhill Water Department & FPA in Lauderdale County. Raleigh is a 2025 graduate of Rogers High School with a 4.3679 GPA. Raleigh is planning to attend the University of North Alabama, where she will pursue a degree in Secondary Education Physics with a concentration in general science.

SOPHIA ELIZABETH HOLZER

Sophia is the daughter of Meredith Holzer, an Engineer with the Oxford Water Works & Sewer Board in Calhoun and Talladega counties. Sophia is a 2025 graduate of Oak Mountain High School with a 3.94 GPA. Sophia is planning to attend Auburn University where she will pursue a degree in nursing.

Central Region

JONATHAN ALLEN HODGE

Jonathan is the son of Alaine Hodge, Accounting Manager at East Alabama Water, Sewer, and Fire District in Chambers County. Jonathan in a 2025 graduate of Valley High School with a 4.3 GPA. Jonathan is planning to attend Auburn University, where he will pursue a degree in Civil Engineering.

BRITTON SAMUEL PIERCE

Britton is the son of Derek Pierce, Program Manager with the Alabama Rural Water Association. Britton is a 2025 graduate of Thompson High School in Alabaster with a 4.327 GPA. Britton is planning to attend Troy University, where he will pursue a degree in physical education/ special education.

Southern Region

KAYLEE MICHELLE FRAZIER

Kaylee is the daughter of Maranda Kervin, Office Manager at Quint-Mar Water Authority in Crenshaw County. Kaylee is a 2025 graduate of Luverne High School with a 3.90 GPA. Kaylee is planning to attend Lurleen B. Wallace Community College to pursue a degree in Nursing.

ETHEN RYAN GARDNER

Ethen is the son of Randy Gardner, Water Distribution Foreman at Montgomery Water Works in Montgomery County. Ethen is a 2025 graduate of Alabama Christian Academy with a 4.27 GPA. Ethen is planning to attend the University of Montevallo, where he will pursue a degree in marketing.

Congratulations to all our winners!