LUCERNE, Calif. – Following the success of its inaugural college scholarship program last fall, California Water Service is now accepting applications for the 2015-16 academic year for students in its service areas. 

Scholarships totaling up to $60,000 are available to eligible students in areas served by Cal Water, along with the California Water Service Group subsidiaries Hawaii Water Service Co. and Washington Water Service Co.

Two top scholarships of $10,000 each will be awarded to students who demonstrate financial need, with one scholarship based on academic achievement and the other based on community service.

Other scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 will also be awarded to students, depending on financial need, academic achievement and community involvement.

The scholarship program, which is being funded by the California Water Service Group’s shareholders, not ratepayers, will be administered by Scholarship Management Services, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

To be eligible for a scholarship, students or their parents must live in a Cal Water service area, plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college or vocational-technical school, and not already possess a degree or diploma from an accredited two- or four-year college or vocational-technical school.

“Our commitment to our customers goes beyond the tap,” said Cal Water District Manager Gay Guidotti. “We are also committed to improving the quality of life in the communities we serve.”

Students interested in learning more about the scholarship program or applying should visit www.calwater.com/community/scholarship .

The deadline to apply for this scholarship period is June 1, 2015.

Cal Water serves about 3,000 people through 1,200 service connections in Lucerne. The company has provided water service in the area since 1999. 

Additional information may be obtained online at www.calwater.com .