Fostering leadership in sustainability.
Our 2025 winners have been selected! Please read below to apply for our 2026 scholarship.
About the Scholarship
Previously, our scholarship was limited to studies in Environmental Sciences and Sustainability. We now acknowledge that all disciplines must embrace sustainability to ensure a thriving planet for future generations.
The winner of our Atla Sustainability Scholarship receives $1,500 for education-related expenses, including tuition, books, campus housing, and more. In addition, two runners-up will each be awarded $250.
Recipient Eligibility
Students must be legal residents of the United States and be enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States. Students must also have attended an accredited school for at least one full year before applying.
How to Apply
Please apply by email to hello@atlawater.com from their .edu email address. In this email, please provide the committee with a short description of yourself and a 500-word essay on how you intend to use your education to promote sustainability. Please use the subject line "Atla Scholarship 2026".
The application period will close on November 15, 2026. Winners will be selected and notified in December.
Atla Scholarship 2025 Winner
Our 2025 Atla Sustainability Scholarship winner is Ethan Wong, an Aerospace Engineering student bridging the gap between aerospace technology and humanitarian aid. Ethan is using his expertise in fluid dynamics and materials science to design sustainable, renewable-powered water systems for communities in need.
Congratulations, Ethan! We are inspired by your commitment to transforming lives through sustainable engineering and community education.
Our 2025 Runners-Up
Our 2025 runners-up are Michael Montoya, a Computer Engineering graduate student focusing on energy-efficient semiconductor design and the development of intelligent, eco-friendly hardware solutions, and Julian Collazo, a Computer Science student dedicated to responsible AI development and reducing the environmental footprint of large-scale data centers.
