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
2025 Fall S.A.S.S. Scholarship
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 Fall scholarships available here, due September 29, 2025.
Recipients will be announced October 15, 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.
2026 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. This year’s awards are the $1000 Graduate Scholarship, $1000 Undergraduate Scholarship, $500 Northern Nevada Scholarship and the $500 Southern Nevada Scholarship.
Application for the Annual Conference Scholarship is available here, due November 17, 2025. Recipients will be announced during the 2026 Annual Conference Week.
2026 Clare Mahannah Scholarship
Clare Mahannah, a pioneer in rural Nevada water resource issues and longtime member of the Nevada Water Resources Association, 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. Clare was a member of the NWRA for over 20 years and a wonderful person. He is greatly missed. In honor of Clare’s memory, the NWRA is honored to assist with the Clare Mahannah Scholarship, which is funded by sponsors who wish to honor Clare’s legacy and recognize intelligent individuals pursuing a career in rural Nevada water resources. The scholarship assists the serious student with degree completion. 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.
Application for the Clare Mahannah Scholarship is available here, due November 17, 2025. Recipient will be announced during the 2026 Annual Conference Week.
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.
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
