2016-2017 Raftelis Foundation Elementary Education Scholarship

The North Carolina Section of the American Water Works Association (NC AWWA)

The North Carolina Member Association of the Water Environment Federation (NC WEA)

2016-2017 Raftelis Foundation Elementary Education Scholarship History of the Scholarship estimated hours for development and completion of the Encouraging awareness and understanding of environmental issues, and in initiative, and the completion date; there is an expectation that particular, promoting water resource stewardship, is a passion of George the project will be completed within one year after notification and Eva Raftelis. To this end, they created the Raftelis Foundation of the scholarship award; Elementary Education Scholarship (RFEES) to promote educational programs, provide reading and video materials, and fund environmental  Proof of employment as an educator; sustainability and water stewardship educational initiatives. The scholarship program will focus on funding competitive financial awards to  Statement of qualifications of the applicant for performing the elementary educators that have as a major objective, educating project; and elementary students. Specifically, the RFEES seeks to educate young developing minds about the value of clean water and the importance of the water industry in providing clean water for health, recreational and  Two letters of recommendation from school officials, business purposes. employers, or community leaders involved in the project (each letter shall be limited to one page, submitted in a sealed Who is Eligible? envelope with the referee’s signature on the flap, and included North Carolina educators/schools that support a variety of diverse clean in the application envelope). water and environmental preservation educational initiatives including: development of environmental educational kits designed to support clean  A written commitment to provide a report to NC AWWA-WEA water education; financial assistance that supports development and at the end of the project, which will be shared with the donor. implementation of clean water workshops to elementary schools; field The report will be expected to provide details of the trips by elementary students to water and wastewater treatment facilities; administration of the project and its accomplishments or production and/or purchase of videos focused on the clean water outcomes. environment and the value of clean water; prizes to elementary students competing on clean water related environmental projects; training elementary teachers about issues related to clean water which in turn will be used in elementary classrooms, etc. All application materials (including enclosures) must be mailed to the address below, and RECEIVED by March 24, 2016. Applications sent to Awards will be made without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age or other addresses will not be considered. national origin. NC AWWA-WEA, George and Eva Raftelis, employees of RFEES and their family members are not eligible.

What Does the Scholarship Cover? NC AWWA-WEA 2015 Raftelis Foundation Elementary Education Scholarship 3725 National Drive, Suite 217  $1,000 will be awarded Raleigh, NC 27612

 The Scholarship is awarded annually. Recipients can qualify for Please do not submit any additional materials with your application. more than one year but must reapply for each subsequent year. Materials that are not requested will not be reviewed with your The Scholarship may be applied toward expenses for application, nor will they be returned to you. educational materials (books, video’s), travel for field trips, building materials specific to a project, enrollment fees for Selection Criteria water related short courses for educators, and prizes for The NC AWWA-WEA Scholarship Selection Committee will evaluate each competitions. application carefully and consider the following criteria:

 Award recipients will qualify for free attendance to the Annual  The completeness of the application and the care taken in NC AWWA-WEA Conference in the year in which they are completing the application. awarded the RFEES Scholarship.

 The relevance of the project in enhancing the understanding of  Payments will be made to (school, teacher, or facilitator). elementary students of environmental stewardship, environmental sustainability, and the value of water and other How to Apply environmental resources. In ONE envelope, applicants must submit:  The qualifications of the applicant in performing the project.  A completed application form;  References.  A detailed description of the project including total cost of the project and a budget, environmental education objectives, methodology, relevant drawings, materials to be used,

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Scholarship Selection Committee sole discretion of the Scholarship Selection Committee. All decisions made Applications are screened for form and relevance and evaluated for merit by the Scholarship Selection Committee are final. and award by an NC AWWA-WEA Scholarship Selection Committee of community leaders who are knowledgeable about and committed to Selection Notification environmental and water resource education and a majority of whom shall Letters of notification will be mailed to all applicants by June 20, 2016. If not be members or employees of NC AWWA-WEA nor RFEES, nor affiliated notification of the decision has not been received by July 1st please contact with George or Eva Raftelis. Eligibility and awards are determined at the NC AWWA-WEA staff member Rebecca Aguie at (919) 784-9030 x 1001 or [email protected].

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 24, 2016 2016-2017 Raftelis Foundation Elementary Education Scholarship – Application Form Applicant Information

Name: ______Date of Birth: ______First Middle/Maiden Last

Permanent Address: ______Street

______NC ______City State Zip code

Home/Work Phone: ______Mobile Phone: ______Email: ______

Have you received this scholarship before? ______No ______Yes, date: ______

Qualifications for Elementary School/Educator

Name of School/Educator: ______

Complete School Address: ______Street/P.O. Box

______NC ______City State Zip code

Detailed description of the project along with expected date of completion for project which funding is needed. Completed project verification will be required before final payment. Verification documentation will depend on what the award is for and may include receipts from purchases, pictures of completed projects or event attendance. If deadline cannot be met, a letter requesting extension must be made to the NC AWWA-WEA RFEES.

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______Use additional sheets if required.

List the name and your relationship to the persons you have asked to provide the required recommendations.

Name ______Relationship______

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I certify that all information in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I also certify that I am not currently employed by NC AWWA- WEA or RFEES (employees and their families are not eligible) and that I am not related to George or Eva Raftelis.

Applicant Signature ______Date ______

Application Materials Checklist All materials must be assembled in one envelope.  Completed application form with signature  Statement of qualifications to perform the project  Project description  Two (2) recommendation letters in sealed envelopes and signed  Proof of Employment across seal by referee  Written commitment to provide a written report at project end.

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