American Public Works Association-Nevada

c/o Leslie R. Henley, Pres.
Clark County Public Works
PO Box 554000
Las Vegas, NV 89155
Ph: (702)455-6065
Fax: (702)455-6113 E-mail: lrh@co.clark.nv.us
URL:http://www.apwa-nv.org

Michael Koizumi APWA Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education in the field of public works, public administration or related field. Focus: Public administration. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Nevada resident; must plan to enroll in a course of study leading to a career in the field of public works, public administration or a related private enterprise (e.g. business, architecture, science, engineering, etc.); and must be an entering their freshman year or currently enrolled in college. Criteria: Awards are given based on nominations by APWA members; financial need-income, family size; desire; achievements; grades. Preference is for students attending a Nevada school.

Funds Avail.: $1000 and $2000. Number Awarded: 4. To Apply: Applicants must submit completed application form together with copy of transcripts, reference, list of experience, a written statement on financial status, and career objectives. Contact: Northern Branch (All Counties except Clark, Lincoln and Nye), Peter Gulash, Terracon 1360 Greg St., Stes. 111-112 Sparks, NV 89431, P: 775-351-2400, F: 775-351-2423, or pmgulash@terracon.com. Southern Branch (Clark, Lincoln and Nye Counties), Michael B. Holloway, Poggemeyer Design Group, Inc. 2601 North Tenaya Way Las Vegas, NV 89128-0427, P: 702-255-8100, F: 702-255-8375.

Lari Ann Vest Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support minority students studying engineering. Focus: Engineering. Qualif.: Applicant must be a minority student majoring in engineering. Criteria: Award is given based on merit.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants may contact APWA-Nevada for more information about the scholarships.

Remarks: Established in memory of Lari Anne Vest. Contact: Vanessa Pestka, 702-278-0911, or vanessa@ pestilenthen.com. Derek Pendergraft, 702-743-7049, or dereko66@hotmail.com.