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The Joseph A. DiPietro Memorial Scholarship was
established in 2003 in memory of respected businessman and longtime
Portland Water District Trustee, Joe DiPietro. Joseph A. DiPietro
served on the Portland Water District Board from 1988 to 2003 and
owned DiPietro’s Sandwich Shop on Cumberland Avenue in Portland. He
was very active in the community and committed to youth, family, and
education. When he wasn’t working at his store or representing
local residents on the Portland Water District Board of Trustees, he
could be found volunteering through the Boys and Girls Club, St.
Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, or the Lions Club.
The scholarship will be awarded
to an individual in a Portland Water District member community who
demonstrates financial need, academic excellence, a commitment to
the community, and a desire to improve public health and the
environment.
Criteria
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Students must
demonstrate financial need.
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Students must
live in PWD’s service territory (Portland,South Portland,
Westbrook, Windham, Gorham, Raymond, Cumberland, Falmouth,
Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth).
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Students must
have a declared major that is related to PWD’s mission to protect
public health and the environment (e.g., environmental studies,
sciences, engineering, medical, dental, trades, public
administration).
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Preference will
be given to a student that attends or plans to attend an
accredited college or university (Husson College, University of
Southern Maine, University of New England, Southern Maine
Community College) in PWD’s member communities.
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Scholarship will
be given on a one-time basis; not "renewable."
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Preference will
be given to students who have an affiliation with the Portland
Water District.
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Preference will
be given to students that demonstrate educational excellence
through GPA, SAT, academic honors, etc.
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Preference will
be given to students that demonstrate a commitment to the
community through involvement.
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Funds must be
used towards tuition.
Deadlines
The $1,500
scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving student. The
scholarship committee, a sub committee of the Board of Trustees,
will review applications in the summer and award the scholarship
in September. To apply, students must complete the application by
May 15.
Contact
mclements@pwd.org if you
have further questions.
Other Scholarships
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England Water Works
American
Water Works Association
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