Applications are Open for WEFTEC 2026 Communications Scholars

Love water and storytelling? This scholarship can help you experience WEFTEC in person — and bring new ideas back to your team.

WEFTEC is one of the biggest gatherings in the water sector — and in 2026, the community is heading to New Orleans. If you work in communications and want to sharpen your skills, expand your network, and learn what’s next in water and wastewater, this is a great opportunity to get there.

Selected Communications Scholarship recipients receive support to attend, connect, and learn alongside water professionals from across the industry at WEFTEC September 24–30.

If selected, you’ll receive:

• Complimentary full conference and exhibition registration
• Hotel accommodations for 3 nights
• Up to $650 in airfare support
• $350 for meals and incidentals

Here are a few reflections from last year’s Communications Scholars:

• “I think everyone has so much information to share, so you just have to put yourself out there and talk to people and get their knowledge.”
• “I’ve been very involved in the water side, but there is so much to learn on the wastewater side. It’s been a great learning experience.”
• “I’ve enjoyed connecting with fellow scholars, mentors, and industry leaders. I’ve walked my shoes off at WEFTEC!”

Don’t sit this one out. Join the conversation, meet new people, expand your network, and come home with fresh stories and practical takeaways you can use right away.

Applications are open May 15 – June 15. Those selected will be notified by August 1.

Don’t wait, apply today: WEFTEC 2026 Comms Scholars Application

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Alyson Moses, WEF Managing Director, Marketing and Communications, (954) 562-7023 | amoses@wef.org

 

About WEF

The Water Environment Federation (WEF) is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization providing water professionals with the latest in education and training. WEF is leading the transformation to the Circular Water Economy: reducing waste, recovering resources, and regenerating ecosystems. Founded in 1928, WEF's mission is to inspire its 31,000 members and 75 affiliated member organizations and the water community in pursuit of human and environmental wellbeing. WEFTEC, WEF’s premiere event, is the largest annual water quality exhibition in North America attracting a diverse, global audience. More than 20,000 registrants and 1,000 exhibitors convene at WEFTEC to experience innovative solutions and gain expert insights that positively impact the future of water. For more information, visit wef.org.