Joyce Starks/Gene Counihan Engineering Scholarship Program

About the Scholarship

The Commissioners of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) offer annually the Joyce Starks/Gene Counihan Engineering Scholarships to college students majoring in engineering. Named in honor of former Commissioner Joyce Starks and current Commissioner Gene Counihan, the scholarships are valued at $1,000 each for a student in Prince George's and Montgomery Counties.  The winners are eligible to apply for a summer internship at WSSC at an hourly rate of approximately $15 per hour.

Eligibility

To qualify, students must have a permanent home address in WSSC’s service district, and be enrolled in and have completed at least one year of basic core work in an accredited program that leads to a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or an advanced degree in engineering. Past winners are also eligible to compete. 

How to Apply

Students must mail a copy of their official transcript along with a cover letter, proof of permanent residency, two references and a 400 to 1000 word essay to the address below.  Essay topics are posted in January each year in a news release announcement and on this web site. The reference letters must be submitted separately or in a sealed envelope if sent with the application materials. All application materials must be postmarked by June 30th of the application year.

Essay Topic for: 2013  "Consider the water/sewer system of the future:  Describe it and detail how engineering will impact the evolution from today’s water systems to the water system of the future."

Send applications to Sheila Finlayson, Esq., Corporate Secretary, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, 14501 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, MD 20707.