Farvolden Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by National Ground Water Association

Description **Overview:** The Farvolden Scholarships recognize outstanding student poster presentations delivered at the Science & Engineering Forum during Groundwater Week. Four scholarships are awarded each year to the top-scoring student presenters, based on evaluations by multiple judges during the event. The awards support and encourage academic work relevant to the groundwater industry and raise the profile of student research in that community. - Awarded to top four poster presenters at the Science & Engineering Forum. - Selection is based on in-person judging during Groundwater Week. - Purpose is to promote and recognize student research in groundwater-related fields. Eligibility **Who qualifies:** Full-time undergraduate and graduate students who submit an abstract for a poster presentation to the Science & Engineering Forum at Groundwater Week are eligible for consideration. Only students whose abstracts are accepted for presentation will be evaluated by at least two judges during the event. The four students with the highest evaluation scores receive the Farvolden Scholarships. - Must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student. - Eligibility requires an accepted poster abstract for the Science & Engineering Forum. - Evaluation during the event by two or more judges determines awardees. Field of Study **Relevant disciplines:** Eligible applicants should be enrolled in academic programs related to the groundwater industry. Typical fields include hydrogeology, water-resource management, water-well construction and supply, geology, and closely related disciplines that address groundwater science, engineering, policy, or practice. - Focus is on groundwater industry–related programs. - Examples: hydrogeology, water resource management, water-well construction, geology. - Research should have clear applicability to groundwater science or practice. Application Timeline **Key dates:** The Call for Papers for the Farvolden Scholarship session at Groundwater Week 2026 opens on March 1, 2026 and remains open through the September submission deadline. Applicants should consult the official Groundwater Week or National Ground Water Association (NGWA) conference pages for the exact September cutoff date and any year-to-year changes. Early abstract submission is recommended to allow time for revisions and scheduling. - Call for Papers opens March 1, 2026. - Submission window closes at the published September deadline (check official site for exact date). - Verify current-year dates on the conference or NGWA website before submitting. Award Value **Amount and details:** The publicly provided material does not specify the monetary amount or additional benefits of each Farvolden Scholarship. For precise award values, disbursement method, tax considerations, or whether travel stipends are included, consult the NGWA or conference organizers directly. If award amount is a deciding factor, contact the scholarship or conference administrators before preparing your travel or budget plans. - Monetary value is not specified in the provided description. - Confirm award amount and any non-monetary benefits with NGWA or conference staff. - Ask organizers about disbursement, tax issues, and travel support if needed. History of the Award **Background:** The scholarships are named in memory of Robert Farvolden, affiliated with the University of Waterloo and a former Director of Science and Technology at the National Ground Water Association. The award honors his contributions to groundwater science and his commitment to advancing research and professional development in the field. The scholarship perpetuates his legacy by encouraging emerging researchers and practitioners to present their work to the groundwater community. - Named in memory of Robert Farvolden (University of Waterloo; former NGWA Director of Science & Technology). - Established to honor his contributions to groundwater science and professional development. - Designed to promote student engagement with the groundwater community through conference presentations.