2021 WateReuse Colorado Student Scholarships
Please check back in the future for 2021 Call for Scholarship information.
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.