West Hempstead Senior Wins NY American Water Scholarship

New York American Water congratulates Steven Trezza of West Hempstead for being selected as recipient of the National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) New York Chapter Scholarship.  

As a member of the NAWC, New York American Water presented Steven with a $2,500 scholarship.  

“Steven showed great potential and passion through his application,” said William Varley, President of NYAW and Chairman of the New York Chapter of the NAWC.  “He has demonstrated all the necessary tools to succeed in the science industry, and we congratulate him on being selected for this award.”  

The New York Chapter NAWC launched the scholarship program in 2011 for high school seniors who wish to pursue a career in the water industry or related fields, the company said in a release.

As a participant of this program and member of the New York Chapter NAWC, New York American Water distributed $10,000 in scholarships to local high school students in its service territories who are attending college in New York and furthering their studies, the release said.

Trezza, a West Hempstead High School Senior, plans to attend University of Rochester for Chemical Engineering in the fall.

Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. More information can be found by visiting www.amwater.com.