Country: USA Value: $1,000.00 Deadline: April 30, 2021 Category: Essay

The IWSH Foundation was established to aid in the development and enhancement of the plumbing industry's involvement in global community collaborations and educational exchanges.

Since its founding in 2016, IWSH has brought together teams of the finest and brightest trained volunteers from around the world to work on design and construction projects that increase access to water, sanitation, and hygiene for a variety of underserved communities. Local leaders, governmental and nonprofit partners, labor organizations, and manufacturers are among the people we work with.

Application Criteria for IWSH ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST in USA


ESSAY TOPIC

The 2021 Topic is "What can IWSH do to raise awareness for those who lack access to running water, sanitation?"

PURPOSE
To acquaint the uninitiated with the crucial importance the plumbing industry plays in our everyday lives. To introduce students to the global impact of IWSH projects.  

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Students must provide a copy of their current full-time schedule, school transcripts, or acceptance letter with their submission.

Must be a current high school senior; or enrolled or accepted as a full-time (12 credit hours) student in an accredited technical school, community college, trade school, four-year accredited college or university, or an apprentice program.

International students are eligible. Please submit proper school documentation with the essay.

GENERAL RULES AND REQUIREMENTS
ANY SUBMISSION THAT IS MISSING SOME OR ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

  1. Each submission must include a cover page containing the student’s name, address, phone number, and email. We must be able to contact you, if we have any questions or comments regarding your entry.
  2. Essays must be written on the topic noted above, and must be an original essay.
  3. One essay per student.
  4. Essays should be no fewer than 800 words and no more than 1,600 words. The essay cover page, added footnotes, references or citation page does not contribute to the word count.
  5. Entries must be typed, double-spaced, in 12-point Times New Roman or an equivalent font with a one-inch margin on all sides of the page. Standards of content and style from MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 8th ed., will be expected for: 
    a. Documentation of sources in the text of your essay; 
    b. The format of the list of works cited; 
    c. Margins and indentation; and, 
    d. Bibliography.
  6. Essays MUST be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format. Essays submitted in any other format will not be considered.
  7. Essays must be submitted via email to essay@iwsh.org; via fax to 909-472-4241;

Eligible Nationalities for IWSH ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST in USA


All nationalities

Benefits of IWSH ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST in USA!


PRIZES
The Sandra Imprescia Essay Scholarship Committee will review essays to determine the top three. IWSH’s Board of Trustees will select and announce essay contest winners by August 31, 2021. Prizes will be awarded as follows: 

First Place – one winner

  • $1,000
  • Publication of essay in Official and at IWSH web site
  • One year IAPMO student membership

Second Place – one winner

  • $750
  • Publication of essay in Official and at IWSH web site

Third Place – one winner

  • $500
  • Publication of essay in Official and at IWSH web site

Notes


International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation
Attn: Leticia Gallegos, Essay Contest
4755 E. Philadelphia Street
Ontario, CA 91761

SUBMISSIONS WITH SOME OR ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS MISSED WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

IWSH acquires ownership of all submissions. The winning pieces will be published in the Official Magazine and on the IWSH website.

Please email questions to essay@iwsh.org.

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