Student Scholarships
For a list of past winners, please visit the
Scholarship Winners Page
“NWRA provides opportunity for students to connect with water professionals through the conferences and also offer students several scholarship opportunities. Being a member of NWRA has exposed me to opportunities of networking and learning from professionals and scholarships.”
Intent of NWRA Scholarships
· Increase student participation in NWRA and its activities
· Incentivize student interest in water resources research and careers
· Provide opportunities for Nevada students to engage in water resources
2024 S.A.S.S. Scholarships
The S.A.S.S. Scholarships are funded with revenue from the raffle/ fundraisers held each year. Each year the S.A.S.S. Committee budgets the revenue for student support throughout the year. This consists not only of scholarship opportunities, but also student sponsored registrations, event travel, colloquium sponsorship, student outreach, and much more! It is because of the commitment from the NWRA members and item donors that this student support is made possible.
Application for 2024 scholarship available here, due September 27, 2024
2025 Annual Conference Scholarships
Every year the Nevada Water Resources Association, an organization of water professionals throughout the state and the West, provides scholarships to assist serious students with degree completion. Scholarships are awarded to students attending a Nevada university or community college. Qualified students must be pursuing a degree in the field of water resources. Preference is given to students who have not yet received extensive monetary assistance, yet demonstrate scholastic aptitudes and serious long-term interest in the water resources industry.
The 2025 application form available here, must be received by November 22, 2024.
2025 Clare Mahannah Memorial Scholarship
Clare Mahannah, a pioneer in rural Nevada water resource issues and longtime member of the Nevada Water Resources Association (comprised of water professionals throughout the state and the West), passed away on February 7, 2007, after a long battle with colon cancer. Clare left behind him a legacy in rural Nevada water resources issues. His son, Chris Mahannah, Principal, Mahannah & Associates, LLC, is continuing this legacy with his current work.
The 2025 application form available here, must be received by November 22, 2024.
2025 S.A.S.S. Scholarships
The S.A.S.S. Scholarships are funded with revenue from the raffle/ fundraisers held each year. Each year the S.A.S.S. Committee budgets the revenue for student support throughout the year. This consists not only of scholarship opportunities, but also student sponsored registrations, event travel, colloquium sponsorship, student outreach, and much more! It is because of the commitment from the NWRA members and item donors that this student support is made possible.
Application for 2025 Spring scholarship available here,
due April 21, 2025
Application for 2025 Fall scholarship available here,
due September 29, 2025
Qualified students must be pursuing a degree in the field of water resources. Preference is given to students who have not yet received extensive monetary assistance, yet demonstrate scholastic aptitudes and serious long-term interest in the water resources industry.
NWRA Scholarship Agreements
NWRA Scholarship Agreement Form
NWRA Scholarship Follow-up Agreement Form
“Students involved in NWRA should actively participate in anything they can – whether that be events, conferences, webinars, or applying to scholarships! Use the network as best you can in order to develop professional relationships.” Savanna Vacek, NWRA Student Member and 2021 Scholarship Winner
Header photo by LEO DROZDOFF
