The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission (Commission) offers scholarships each semester for Concepts and Practices of Basic Drinking Water Treatment. Successful completion of one of these courses can be the first step towards a new lifelong career!
Scholarships Available for the Following Spring 2026 Courses:
Concepts and Practices of Basic Drinking Water Treatment
Course offered virtually at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) in partnership with Massachusetts Water Works Association (MWWA)
January 20,2026 – April 12, 2026 (self-paced)
Intended for students with some knowledge of the drinking water process and interest in further pursuing a career as a licensed water operator. Course prepares students to sit for the Treatment 2 (T2) water treatment state licensing exam (required to work as a licensed water operator). Click here for more information.
Click here to download the Spring 2026 scholarship application form. Applications due by Friday, December 12, 2025.
To learn more about careers in the water industry, watch the Commission's water careers video below.
The scholarship covers the tuition and cost of books.
Preference will be given to Hampden County residents.
All course participants must have access to required equipment, such as a computer or laptop, to successfully complete virtual course work.
Download the Application Form
Click here to download the application form.
How to Complete Application
Please review all directions and criteria. Eligible applicants should download and complete an application form. The application includes a short essay. Supporting documents, such as a resume or a separate document for the typed essay, can also be included.
How to Submit Application
Completed applications for the spring 2026 session are due by Friday, December 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM.
Submit your completed application, including any attachments and supporting documents, to the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission via email info@waterandsewer.org.
For more information about the scholarship or about the water treatment plant operator profession, please contact the Commission at info@waterandsewer.org.
There is currently a high demand for new drinking water treatment plant operators both in the Springfield region and throughout the state. Drinking water treatment operators run and maintain drinking water treatment plants through the operation of computerized treatment systems as well as hands-on maintenance of mechanical components. Drinking water treatment is a rewarding profession that is ever-responding to new conditions such as climate change, scientific and technological advances, and new governmental regulations. Residents of Western Massachusetts considering or seeking a new career can also look to drinking water treatment as an essential, non-outsourceable profession that offers competitive pay and robust benefits while serving on the front lines for the local community.
More information on the course, water treatment training and licensure, and student testimonials is available here.