California American Water Awards "Stream of Learning" Scholarships

CORONADO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

California American Water today announced three students across Southern California have been selected to receive Stream of Learning Scholarships, totaling $6,000. This is the first year California American Water has offered this program, which supports outstanding students within its service areas who are charting a course of study critical to the water and wastewater industry.

California American Water is proud to award each of the following students a $2,000 scholarship:

• Jessica Han, who plans to attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology to study engineering.
• Natalie Ruckstuhl, who will attend the University of California at Davis and will focus on environmental science and management.
• Sarah Scott, who plans to attend the University of California at Davis and major in ecological management and restoration.

A panel of judges selected the winners from more than 50 scholarship applicants, evaluating them on criteria including academic achievement, letters of recommendation, community service and future careers plans in the water and wastewater industry.

"We are proud to award Stream of Learning Scholarships to these three extraordinary students who achieved not only the highest academic standards, but also share our commitment to environment stewardship and community service," said California American Water President Rob MacLean.

California American Water, a subsidiary of American Water AWK, provides high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to more than 600,000 people. Information regarding California American Water's service areas can be found on the company's website www.californiaamwater.com.

Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs approximately 6,800 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people in 47 states and Ontario, Canada. More information can be found at www.amwater.com.

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