Kentucky American Water has announced that applications are now being accepted for the company's 2012 Ripple Effect Scholarship Program. The program, now in its 10th year, offers one-time, $500 scholarships to high school seniors who demonstrate strong academic performance and a commitment to environmental stewardship.

Students in the company's 10-county service area (Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Gallatin, Grant, Harrison, Jessamine, Owen, Scott and Woodford counties) are eligible to apply. Information about the scholarship program has been distributed to area high schools and can also be found at www.kentuckyamwater.com. The deadline for entry is March 23, 2012.

"We are pleased to continue recognizing and rewarding students who are making a difference in protecting and preserving the natural beauty of their communities and encouraging others to do the same," said Kentucky American Water President Cheryl Norton. "We look forward to reviewing this year's entries."

The company established the Ripple Effect Scholarship Program in 2002. In the last decade, a total of $42,000 in scholarship funds has been awarded to 68 Kentucky students.

Kentucky American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately half a million people.

Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs more than 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to approximately 15 million people in more than 30 states, as well as parts of Canada. More information can be found by visiting www.amwater.com.

Kentucky American Water
Susan Lancho
O: 859-268-6332
M: 859-537-0736
Susan.lancho@amwater.com