Leo Bourassa Scholarship
From Virginia Lakes and Watershed Association. $500. Deadline April 1, 2027.
- Award
- $500
- Deadline
- April 1, 2027 164 days left
- Provider
- Virginia Lakes and Watershed Association
- Who can apply
- Open to undergraduate college students or graduate and professional students in Virginia.
- Level
- College Students, Graduate Students
- Where
- Virginia
- Essay
- Yes, 1 essay
- Documents
- Transcript
Last checked October 19, 2026. Details come from the provider; confirm on the official site before you apply.
About this scholarship
To promote and educate the public on good lake and watershed management, encourage sustainable stormwater management practices and protect the welfare of lakes and other water resources within the commonwealth. Water resources. Applicants must be a student in good standing at any Virginia accredited college or university and a resident of Virginia at the time of application and at the time of award; and have successfully completed, or will complete by the award date, at least two semesters of undergraduate study; and be a full-time undergraduate, full-time graduate student, or a part-time graduate student enrolled in a curriculum related to water resources including but not limited to: biology, conservation, ecology, engineering, environmental science, geology, hydrology, limnology, stormwater management, water quality, or wildlife studies; other areas related to water resources may also qualify. Selection will be based on the basis of academic performance, contribution to the field of water resources, and related extracurricular activities; the Virginia Lakes and Watersheds Association scholarship committee members will evaluate the scholarship applications and provide a recommendation to the Virginia Lakes and Watersheds Board of Directors on the annual scholarships to be awarded.
Essay prompt
Personal essay (see application)
Common questions
How much is the Leo Bourassa Scholarship worth?
The award is $500.
When is the Leo Bourassa Scholarship deadline?
The deadline is April 1, 2027. As of October 19, 2026, that is 164 days away.
Who can apply for the Leo Bourassa Scholarship?
Open to undergraduate college students or graduate and professional students in Virginia.
Does the Leo Bourassa Scholarship require an essay?
Yes. The application asks for 1 essay. The first prompt is: "Personal essay (see application)".
How do I apply for the Leo Bourassa Scholarship?
You apply through the online form on vlwa.org. Have these ready: Transcript. Scholarly can also fill out and submit it for you after you review it.
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