California Water Service Group Offering $80,000 to Students through 12th Annual College Scholarship Program

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California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) has launched its 11th annual College Scholarship Program, offering $80,000 in scholarships to customers and their dependents across California, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Washington. The program includes four $10,000 grand-prize scholarships and additional awards ranging from $2,500 to $5,000.

Eligible applicants must plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate studies at an accredited institution for the 2025-2026 academic year. Awards will be based on academic achievement, community service, and financial need. Applications are open until March 27, 2025, with winners announced by May's end.

The scholarship program, which has provided $755,000 to date, is funded through stockholder philanthropic giving and doesn't affect customer rates. It's administered by Scholarship America, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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• Program funded through stockholder giving, not affecting customer rates
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To help improve the quality of life in the communities it serves, California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT) has opened its 11th annual College Scholarship Program cycle for customers served by its California, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Washington subsidiaries. Eligible customers in any of these service areas or their dependents can apply for part of the $80,000 available this year to offset educational expenses.

Applicants must plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate study program at an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school for the 2025-2026 academic year. Four $10,000 grand-prize scholarships will be awarded, along with additional scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $5,000. Scholarships will be awarded based on academic achievement, community service, and financial need.

“With the costs of higher education becoming burdensome and potentially even out of reach for some of the best and brightest students in our communities, providing scholarships to some of these exceptional future leaders is one of my favorite ways to support our customers,” said Martin A. Kropelnicki, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

To learn more about the scholarship program or to apply, students should visit learnmore.scholarsapply.org/calwaterscholarships. The application period will close on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Winners will be announced by the end of May.

Group’s College Scholarship Program is part of the company’s stockholder-funded philanthropic giving program and does not affect customers’ rates. The program is administered by Scholarship America, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. To date, Group has provided $755,000 in scholarships to students through the program.

About California Water Service Group
California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) is the largest regulated water utility in the western United States. It provides high-quality, reliable water and/or wastewater services to more than 2.1 million people in California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Washington, and Texas through its regulated subsidiaries, California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, and Washington Water Service, and its utility holding company, Texas Water Service. 

Group’s purpose is to enhance the quality of life for customers, communities, employees, and stockholders. To do so, it invests responsibly in water and wastewater infrastructure, sustainability initiatives, and community well-being. The company’s 1,200+ employees live by a set of strong core values and share a commitment to protecting the planet, caring for people, and operating with the utmost integrity. The company has been named one of “America’s Most Responsible Companies” and the “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies” by Newsweek, a Top Workplace, and a Great Place to Work^®.  More information is available at www.calwatergroup.com.

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FAQ

How much is California Water Service Group (CWT) offering in scholarships for 2025-2026?

California Water Service Group is offering $80,000 in total scholarships, including four $10,000 grand-prize scholarships and additional awards ranging from $2,500 to $5,000.

When is the deadline for CWT's 2025 scholarship applications?

The application deadline is Thursday, March 27, 2025, with winners to be announced by the end of May.

Who is eligible for California Water Service Group's (CWT) 2025 scholarship program?

Customers of CWT's subsidiaries in California, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Washington, or their dependents, who plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate studies at an accredited institution for 2025-2026 are eligible.

How much has CWT's scholarship program awarded since its inception?

California Water Service Group has provided $755,000 in scholarships to students through the program to date.

Does CWT's scholarship program affect customer rates?

No, the scholarship program is funded through stockholder philanthropic giving and does not affect customer rates.