BROCKTON – The Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award is inviting applications from local students pursuing careers in environmental science or clean water management.
The successful applicant will receive $1,500 towards their studies at a recognized college or university, or at the Walkerton Clean Water Centre this year.
“We are pleased to be offering this award to local students passionate about environmental protection and clean water management,” said Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody. “We were very encouraged by the number of applications last year and hope to continue this strong momentum.”
The award was created to commemorate the Walkerton water tragedy, which took place 22 years ago. It honours those who were affected and supports the next generation of students embracing environmental stewardship and the protection of clean water. The scholarship is distributed from the earned income from an endowed fund held by Community Foundation Grey Bruce, a registered charity.
“We are very happy to be able to support this initiative as part of our education grants for Grey Bruce students,” said Stuart Reid, executive director of the Community Foundation Grey Bruce, which has close to $2 million in endowed education funds.
The Legacy Award is open to any student (including mature students) from Bruce or Grey counties, and submissions will be judged by a panel of local representatives overseen by the Foundation.
Students may apply online on the Community Foundation Grey Bruce’s website. The deadline to apply is May 14.
