The American Water Works Association-Awards recognize Indian students who have completed outstanding master's theses or doctoral dissertations related to the drinking water supply industry. The awards aim to encourage academic excellence in research addressing public water supply challenges. The official page lists the current award amount as $3,000 for selected entries. The competition is open to applicants from any field, provided their work directly contributes to the drinking water supply sector. Manuscripts must reflect the work of a single author and are evaluated based on originality and impact.

Open to Indian students pursuing or having completed a master's or doctoral program in any field, provided the research directly relates to the drinking water supply industry. There are no citizenship restrictions, and applicants must be the sole authors of their submitted manuscripts. The competition does not impose income or marks-based conditions. Both full-time and part-time students are eligible to apply.

Applicants must submit their master's thesis or doctoral dissertation through the official page as specified. The manuscript should clearly address issues in the public water supply sector. Ensure the work is the sole creation of the applicant. The competition year runs from October through the September prior to the application deadline, as stated on the official page. Selected finalists will be notified for further evaluation.