The International Desalination Association (IDA) is accepting applications for its 2011 Channabasappa Memorial Scholarship. Individuals wishing to be considered for this prestigious award have until 1 June 2011 to submit their application.
Named in honor of desalination pioneer KC Channabasappa, the program confers scholarship grants of up to US$ 10,000 per calendar year to one or more graduate students studying engineering or science in preparation for a career in desalination or water technologies.
To be eligible, candidates must be current members of IDA, have graduated from an accredited university and be from the top 10% of their class in science or engineering. The applicant must prove admission to a graduate program of doctoral studies in desalination or water reuse.
Applicants are considered on the basis of their undergraduate transcripts, references and motivation for a career in desalination or water technologies. Candidates must also exhibit leadership and achievement potential.
For further information about the program, contact Nancy Pagels at npagels@idadesal.org.