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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.”
— Godson Adjovu, Southern Nevada Student Representative

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

2026 Spring & Fall S.A.S.S. Scholarships

The S.A.S.S. Scholarships are funded with revenue from the 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.

Nevada Water Resources Association is providing $500 S.A.S.S. scholarships to assist serious students with degree completion. The scholarships will be awarded to students attending a Nevada university or community college. Qualified students must be pursuing a degree in the field of water resources.

Application for 2026 Spring scholarship available here, due April 17, 2026.
Recipients will be announced May 11, 2026.

Application for 2026 Fall scholarship available here, due September 25, 2026.
Recipients will be announced October 16, 2026.

2027 Clare Mahannah 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 scholarship will be awarded to a student 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 rural water resources industry. Serious junior or senior level undergraduate students and graduate students may apply or be recommended by college personnel. College freshman, sophomore and high school students may apply if they wish; however, they are competing with upper classmen.

Application for 2026 Fall scholarship available here, due November 16, 2026.
Recipients will be announced Recipients are announced during the NWRA Annual Conference Week, January 26-28, 2027

 

“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