Introducing Future Leaders to Opportunities in Water

The InFLOW initiative is a scholarship program which strives to identify promising students from underserved minority groups who are interested in professional careers in the water industry. InFLOW invites students from Illinois colleges and universities to experience IWPC with the following goals:

• Attend technical sessions and visiting conference exhibitors; 
• Participate in social and young professional events;
• Network with professionals involved in various areas of the water industry;
• Solidify interest in working in the water sector

Each InFLOW participant will be provided with a 3-day agenda that is specifically designed to provide students with a well-rounded experience at IWPC!  We do ask that participants attend an on-line orientation prior to the conference and participate in a post event conference call and survey. Your input as to how to improve the experience for future participants is essential as we continue to make InFLOW a successful program.

2026 IWPC InFLOW Scholarship applications are now open! Click on the button below to apply. This form is due on Friday, December 5, 2025. 

2026 InFLOW Scholarship Application

Congratulations to our 2025 InFLOW Scholars

The Illinois Water Environment Association (IWEA) and Illinois Association of Water Pollution Control Operators (IAWPCO) hosted twelve students at the 2025 Illinois Wastewater Professionals Conference (IWPC) in Peoria, IL as part of our InFLOW program.

What's Included for InFLOW Students?

• Hotel Accommodations for up to three nights during conference week
• Conference Registration – Entrance to Technical Sessions and Exhibit Hall
• All Meals, Banquets and Networking Receptions at the Conference 

InFLOW Sponsor Campaign

Please help us support students by contributing to our InFLOW Sponsor Campaign. Click on the button below and the choose InFlow Sponsor in the Campaign box.

InFLOW Sponsor Campaign