Student Responsibilities and Eligibility

Eligibility for Program Requires you to Meet the Following:

• Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate in your 3rd or 4th year in college or enrolled as a college-graduate in a Master's-level program in year 1 or 2 in Fall 2026.  
• Majoring in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) related field. Note: Majoring in engineering is not required. 
• Must be a student and entering or early in your professional career: 
• 18 years of age or older when the InFLOW program starts 
• If currently employed, no more than two years of full-time employment in the water industry 
• Must bring a diverse perspective and unique background to the program and the water industry (per your response within the InFLOW Application Form) 
• Experience in work or academic courses related to the water industry is not required; however, interest in the industry or related fields is encouraged 
• Professor Sponsor
  • Be your University advocate and assist in communicating with other professors about potentially missing class/asking for extensions on assignments due to conference travel 
  • Review student applications from their university by March 24th
  • Attend a virtual orientation with other professor sponsors to learn more about the program
  • Optional-WEFTEC registration cost can be provided by WEF.

Responsibilities

• Required to participate in online activities in August and September 2026 (See Agenda)
• Required to attend WEFTEC 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana, from September 26-30, 2026, and fully participate in all scheduled activities 
• Willing to fully participate with WEF Staff, Sponsors, & Members before and after WEFTEC 2026
• Responsibly represent their School/University during WEF InFLOW events and while in New Orleans  
• Follow Louisiana State and Federal Laws, including not consuming alcohol if under 21
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WEF will directly cover the cost for the following:​

Please note that expenses covered by WEF are for travel, shared hotel accommodations, and incidentals during the program, and not for your college/university tuition. 

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