California Water Service Awards $80K in Scholarships | Chico News

Chico News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 3, 2026 · 1m

California Water Service Group just awarded $80,000 in scholarships to 12 standout students across California, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Washington—bringing their total giving since 2014 to over $919,000 and on track to hit a million. Four top picks snagged $10,000 each, while eight others received $5,000, all chosen from nearly 500 applicants based on grades, community impact, and financial need. Nearly half of the winners are first-generation college students, proving education can transform lives and uplift communities. Funded by stockholder contributions and managed by Scholarship America…