2020 WateReuse Colorado Student Scholarships
WateReuse Colorado (WRCO) was pleased to offer three (3) scholarships to support students focusing on water reclamation, water reuse, and/or desalination. Each scholarship was valued at $1,500 and were awarded in October 2020 to the highest-ranking applicants among undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in an accredited Colorado university or community college, as determined by the scholarship committee of WRCO.
Scholarship qualifications are as follows:
| Scholarship | Student Status | Course Completion and Enrollment Status |
| General Scholarship ($1,500) | Undergraduate or graduate student |
For undergraduates, at least two (2) years of college coursework completed |
| Martha Hahn Memorial Scholarship ($1,500) | Undergraduate or graduate student (preference to graduate students) |
For undergraduates, at least two (2) years of college coursework completed |
| Operator Scholarship ($1,500) | Any student pursuing an associate’s degree or certification in Water Quality Management or other study in preparation for water or wastewater operator license |
Full-time* students: Completed at least one (1) semester of coursework Part-time* students: completed at least 50% of the coursework necessary for degree |
General Qualifications for Scholarships:
- Undergraduate or graduate student
- Full‐time enrollment* at a university or college for Fall 2020
- Sincere interest in pursuing/currently employed in a professional career related to water reclamation, water reuse, and/or desalination. Research involvement in these fields and/or professional experience welcomed
- Not a previous WRCO scholarship recipient
- Each applicant may only receive one (1) WRCO scholarship
* Full-time enrollment typically means enrollment in 12 or more credit hours. Part-time enrollment is acceptable for applicants who have completed (or are about to complete), at a minimum, 50% of the coursework necessary for degree completion.
Selection Criteria:
- At least one (1) letter of recommendation from a college professor, college advisor, or supervisor/manager
- Personal statement (750-1000 words max) stating your background, interest and practical experience in the field of wastewater reclamation, water reuse, and/or desalination. Include a summary of extracurricular activities, professional involvement, and leadership roles related to your professional field, as applicable.
- Grade point average (GPA) – submit all undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) college transcripts
For further questions, please contact Shannon Spurlock at shannon@shannonspurlock.com or 303-875-2249.