Scholarship Application
Please click here to download 2026 Scholarship application
Application Deadline is APRIL 15th, 2026.
Scholarship Requirements
- You must be a relative of an IGWA member, child/grandchild/great grandchild.
- You must have completed high school and received a diploma.
- You must have a declared course of study (degree), not a general education course. At this time there is no limit on what that course of study must be, i.e., nursing, accounting, etc. is ok. We are not holding applicants to a water industry degree.
2025 IGWA Scholarship Recipient Information
Addisen Pennington is a recent graduate from the University of Idaho, where she earned dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Political Science and Criminology, along with a minor in Justice Studies. She graduated in December with a 3.93 GPA and was actively involved in campus life as a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma, serving as Secretary and Vice President. This fall, Addisen will begin law school at the University of Idaho College of Law. She plans to pursue a career in personal injury or malpractice law, with the ultimate goal of establishing her own firm in honor of her father and brother.
Easton White has maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout college while working full time for his family’s fourth generation well and pump business. As a dedicated student at the College of Western Idaho, he is pursuing a degree in Heavy Machinery Mechanics and also plans to earn a degree in Agricultural Business. A member of the SkillsUSA competition team, Easton is focused on building the skills and knowledge needed to carry on and grow the family drilling business. He is passionate about the water well industry and looks forward to continuing the family legacy for years to come.
Shara Galvin is a 2025 graduate of Ridgevue High School in Nampa, Idaho. A standout multi-sport athlete, she has earned varsity letters in basketball, softball, and track and field-qualifying for the state meet in her first year competing in track as a senior. Shara maintains a high GPA, is actively involved in her school and community, and has a passion for mentoring younger athletes. She plans to begin her college journey at Treasure Valley Community College, where she will pursue an associate degree and play basketball, before transferring to a four-year university to earn her bachelor’s degree in business management.